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ABOUT THE VETERANS CHARITY
The Veterans Charity was founded in March 2008 to support UK Veterans of all generations.
We provide fast, direct support to Veterans across the entire UK who find themselves facing hardship and distress.
We supply essential items including food shopping, clothing, household items like kitchenware and single appliances, utilities support and even smartphones and tablets to aid vital communication.
Despite being a small charity, operating on a small budget with few overheads, since 2011, we have provided essential items to more than 7500 Veterans and given guidance and advice to hundreds more.
Around 75% of our caseload is referred to us by dozens of other charities and organisations who actively engage with Veterans.
Our most regular referrers are organisations such as the NHS (Op Courage teams), SSAFA, Royal British Legion, Walking With The Wounded, DWP, Poppy Factory, Riverside Housing and many more.
We pride ourselves on being the first steps on a highly effective and efficient pathway, working with others to help beneficiaries to move forwards again, with a minimum of fuss and frustration.
WHO ARE WE
General (retd) Sir Robert Pascoe KCB MBE - PRESIDENT
Former CO of 1 RGJ, General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland, Assistant Chief of the General Staff and Adjutant General, General Bob was educated at Sandhurst and joined the legendary Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in 1952.
A founder of The Veterans Charity, General Bob is extremely passionate about supporting those who have served.
Lt. Col (retd) Vaughan Kent-Payne - CHAIR OF TRUSTEES
Vaughan enjoyed a 36 year career in the Army, serving with Duke of Lancaster Regiment in which he completed 17 operational tours including Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo and Iraq.
Vaughan brings a vast range of experience and skills including many years of in the charity sector, as well as his obvious passion for supporting our Veterans.
Major-General (retd) Rob Thomson CBE DSO - TRUSTEE
Rob enjoyed a distinguished career in the Royal Green Jackets and The Rifles. He completed numerous operational tours including Iraq and Afghanistan, and was awarded the DSO for command of 2RIFLES Battle Group in Helmand. He has also served as Commander 38 (Irish) Brigade, as Defence Attaché in Paris and most recently he was the Administrator of the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus and Commander British Forces Cyprus.
Major (retd) Hume Jones - TRUSTEE
Hume followed in the footsteps of his father and served for many years in the Royal Green Jackets/Rifles Regiment and was a Company Commander at RMA Sandhurst during is career.
Hume now works as a Managing Director within the corporate defence sector.
Hume joined the board of Trustees in 2021 and brings his extensive military and business experience to the role.
Mr Iain Henderson - TRUSTEE
Iain served in the Royal Air Force and later enjoyed a career in the Metropolitan Police and has worked for the NHS for many years since.
Iain has enormous enthusiasm for commemorations and supporting Veterans in every possible way.
Iain's diverse career has given him considerable experience in safety and security, training, anti-crime and event management and his creative flair is a very welcome addition to the Trustee body.
Captain (retd) Bill Holland - TRUSTEE
Bill recently retired from the Army at the end of a 46 years military career!
'Dutch' is no stranger to charity challenges and has been a keen supporter of The Veterans Charity since it was founded in 2008, taking on several Forces Marches and both of our Runs To Pegasus.
He brings a wealth of experience in military, fundraising and welfare, to the Trustee board.
Air Commodore (retd) Sonia Phythian OBE - TRUSTEE
Air Commodore Phythian (retd) served with the Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service for 30 years. Her military career exposed her to the full spectrum of global medical support to Defence. She commanded on operations in Asia, Iraq and Afghanistan, and served overseas as the Medical Advisor to the Administrator of the Sovereign Base Areas and Commander British Forces Cyprus during the COVID pandemic. She recently held the appointment of Head of the RAF Medical Services.
Passionate about helping others live full and meaningful lives, Sonia became a Trustee of The Veterans Charity in February 2025.
Mr Danny Greeno - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
One of the founders of The Veterans Charity, Danny has been involved since the very beginning and has been responsible for the day-to-day running of the charity ever since.
Tirelessly passionate about supporting Veterans, Danny has been responsible for creating many of the charity's events and initiatives including The Forces March, Ride To Horsa and The Falklands Challenge as well as developing the charity's welfare and fundraising processes.
Glynis Brundell - VOLUNTEER OFFICE MANAGER
Glynis served with the Royal Navy for 18 years before embarking on a long career with the Civil Service.
Glynis is responsible for our administrative operations including managing our database and case files as well as bookkeeping.
We are also very proud to be so well supported by many other volunteers who help with welfare delivery, fundraising and event management as well as marketing and awareness generation.
Without our amazing Volunteers, we simply could not exist!