Armed Forces

Army Widows' Association

The Army Widows’ Association was formed by widows in 2004. We are a volunteer run organisation and charity. Our aim is to offer comfort, support and friendship to the widows and widowers of service men and women.

We aim to offer help on your terms when you need it. We know that despite all the love and support from family and friends, widows/widowers can feel very alone. All the members have lost their husbands, wives or partners, under a variety of different circumstances, and are able to offer support and sympathy to those who have been recently widowed.

The Association is totally independent, and run by our members, although it does work closely with the MOD and the Army Welfare Policy Branch. We have received support from the Army Benevolent Fund, and are in contact with many other service-related charities.

Website: View

Phone: 03006 660136

Email: info@armywidows.org.uk

Location: C/O Bereavement Aftercare Support, 428 Ramilies Building, Marlborough Lines, Andover, SP11 8HJ

Blesma

Blesma is a national charity that helps serving and ex-service men and women who have experienced loss of limb, use of limbs, sight, speech or hearing, either during or after service. They provide practical, emotional and financial support to injured veterans and their families and widows as they rebuild their lives.

If you have served in the British Armed Forces and have suffered life changing injury, either during or after your service you can be eligible for Blesma Membership. Your injury does not need to have been sustained during combat, it could have happened during a training exercise or have been due to accident or illness.

Website: View

Phone: 02085 901124

Email: info@blesma.org

Location: 115 New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0QT

British Nuclear Tests Veterans Association (BNTVA)

The BNTVA is the premier UK charity representing all people who have worked with or alongside radioactive material. We are also committed to maintaining the heritage of our veterans experiences by passing their incredible story on to future generations.

Formed initially to campaign for recognition and restitution of our servicemen who participated in the British nuclear tests the organisation has evolved over the years to share its knowledge and heritage with people from all walks of life. Working within the UK charity sector, we further seek to forge bonds of mutual benefit with other charitable bodies and support organisations both within the ex-service sphere and the wider community.

Website: View

Phone: 02081 443080

Email: office@bntva.com

Location: PO Box 8244, Castle Donnington, DE74 2BY

Care After Combat

At Care After Combat, we are dedicated to providing unwavering support to former British Armed Forces personnel in the justice system and their families.

Our mission is to ensure that these veterans receive the care, guidance and respect they deserve. Many veterans face significant challenges when reintegrating into civilian life, especially if they become involved with the justice system. The transition can be incredibly difficult, leading to issues such as mental health problems, lack of support and social isolation. We address these issues head-on through personalised mentorship and comprehensive support services.

Website: View

Phone: 03003 450255

Email: enquiries@careaftercombat.org

Location: Office 12, Newark Beacon Innovation Centre, Cafferata Way, Newark, NG24 2TN

Cobseo, Confederation of Service Charities

Cobseo, as the Confederation of Service Charities, provides a single point of contact for interaction with government, including local government and the devolved administrations; with the royal household; with the private sector; and, of course, with other members of the armed forces community. This allows Cobseo members to interact with all interested parties and especially to cooperate and collaborate with others in order to provide the best possible level of support to beneficiaries.

Website: View

Email: enquiries@cobseo.org.uk

Location: Mountbarrow House, 12 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB