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HOW WE CAN HELP
We provide urgent support to Veterans who find themselves battling hardship and the distress it causes. Despite being a small charity, we operate nationally, delivering support across the entire UK. We are able to assist with essentials such as food, utilities, clothing and footwear, communications including smartphones and tablets, travel and fuel support, household basics and large single appliances.
The recipient of our support must be someone who has served within UK Armed Forces and can verify at least 6 months' service. Our support can also be extended to Service Personnel and Reservists too.
In addition to our rapid support programmes, we also operate socially inclusive events such as coffee mornings and breakfast clubs, The Black Dog Walking Club, Routes of Remembrance, Ribbon of Poppies and many engaging challenge events which bring people together in support of our Armed Forces Community.
We are proud to introduce the Veterans Toolkit, a resource aimed at giving Veterans and their families easy-to-use tool and practical advice to build confidence, improve financial wellbeing and take positive steps towards greater independence and stability.
The Veterans Toolkit includes helpful resources such as a monthly budget planner, energy saving and efficiency advice, debt management tips, food efficiency guidance, recipes and much more.
When you support The Veterans Charity:
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you help to feed a Veteran and their family with a comprehensive groceries delivery, preventing them from having to continue staring into empty cupboards.
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you help to provide urgently needed utilities support to heat and power a Veteran’s home, reducing financial pressure and distress.
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you help to provide brand new clothing and footwear for a Veteran, bringing a much-needed morale boost and enabling them to attend interviews or get back into life-changing physical exercise.
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you help us to provide a smartphone or tablet to enable a Veteran to build and maintain vital communications with support agencies or family.
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you help to put fuel into a car or provide a bus/train ticket to enable a Veteran to get to work, interviews and even vital medical appointments
When you support The Veterans Charity, you enable wonderful support which can bring huge and rapid relief to Veterans who have found themselves battling hardship and distress!
The Forces March is back for 2027!
We are very proud to announce that our benchmark challenge event which honours the heroes of WW2,
THE FORCES MARCH, is returning for a 12th time in 2027.
BUILT FOR EVERYONE. UNITED BY ONE PURPOSE.
You don’t need to have served in the Armed Forces to take on The Forces March 2027.
In fact, many of those who join us have never worn a military uniform.
What they do have is a love of adventure, a willingness to challenge themselves, and a desire to be part of something truly special.
Whether you’re:
Looking for your next big challenge
Passionate about exploring spectacular countryside
Wanting to meet incredible people and make lifelong friendships
Keen to support veterans experiencing hardship
Hoping to achieve something you’ll remember forever
…The Forces March could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Over five unforgettable days, you’ll journey 125 miles from the stunning North Devon coast to Bulford in Wiltshire, retracing the footsteps of the heroes of the Second World War while raising vital funds to help veterans and their families across the UK.
You don’t need military experience.
You don’t need to be an elite athlete.
You simply need determination, a positive attitude and the desire to be part of an extraordinary adventure.
One journey. One purpose. One unforgettable experience.
Also making a return for 2027 is The Cadet Challenge - a two day which is open to all cadet units across the UK and features Days 4 and 5 of The Forces March, covering more than 50 miles over the 2 days.
Unit teams compete the win The Cadet Challenge Cup as the Most Outstanding Cadet Unit.
2025 Winners - Rutlish School CCF
Download The Cadet Challenge Info Pack to find out more about this fabulous adventure
LAST FEW TICKETS
REMAINING
We are very excited to be hosting another fabulous Charity Ball at The Barnstaple Hotel on Saturday 24th October.
The evening will feature a 3-course dinner, top class entertainment from soprano Tamsin Ball, comedy sensation Pat Smith and to finish the night in style, Hatchet Jack!
There will also be a silent auction and raffle.
Tickets are on sale and selling fast!
Book your seats for a fabulous night out by clicking the button below!
Keep up to date with the latest news, events, initiatives and get exclusive discounts on VC Shop products and event entries!
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
We are very proud to have partnerships in place which enable us to deliver some of the immediate needs support to Veterans experiencing hardship.
Our sincerest thanks go to the organisations below who help us to be there for Veterans during a time of crisis:
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