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Veterans' Gateway is the first point of contact for veterans seeking support. It's made up of a number of military charities and can put you in touch with organisations who can help further.
Phone: 0808 802 1212 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
Visit: Veterans' Gateway website
Veterans UK administers the Armed Forces pension schemes and compensation payments for those injured or bereaved through service. It is responsible for the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, War Disablement Pensions, Armed Forces Pensions, and the Veterans Welfare Service. Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence.
Phone: 0808 1914 218
Visit: Veterans UK website
The Veterans Welfare Service provides welfare support for veterans of any age, and their families, through the Veterans Welfare Service and the Veterans UK helpline.
Phone: 0808 1914 218
The Royal British Legion provides support to members of the Armed Forces community who may need financial support. Whether you're in need of urgent assistance to get through a temporary crisis, or need help at home, they may be able to help with a grant.
Phone: 0808 802 8080
Visit: Royal British Legion website
Turn2us is a national charity helping people when times get tough. They provide financial support to help people get back on track.
Phone: 0808 802 2000 (9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday except Bank Holidays)
Visit: Turn2Us website
The Veterans Charity provides fast, direct support to veterans facing hardship and distress. They supply essential items including food shopping, clothing, household goods like kitchenware and appliances, as well as furniture and even mobile phones to aid vital communication.
Phone: 01271 859211
Visit: The Veterans Charity website
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is the national charity of the British Army, providing a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families when they are in need.
Phone: 0207 901 8900
The Officers’ Association provides support and advice to former officers and their dependents on a variety of matters including employment, finances, housing, health, wellbeing, volunteering, and maintaining a social life.
Phone: 0117 906 3580
Money Helper was set up by the government and gives free and impartial advice.
Phone: 0800 011 3797
Visit: Money Helper website
There are many different kinds of financial help available for people in the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. The Citizens Advice website can help you to find out what financial help might be available to you, depending on your situation. You can find organisations which might be able to help you further.
Visit: Citizens Advice website
The Forces Pension Society is a not-for-profit organisation fighting and campaigning for Service pensions rights for the Armed Forces and their families.
Phone: 020 7820 9988
Church Homeless Trust is a grant-giving organisation that helps homeless people to rebuild their lives. They provide grants for clothing, travel, and group activities, and for furniture and household essentials when people move into a home of their own.