Simon Weston became Britain's most well-known veteran when he returned from the Falklands Conflict with life-changing injuries. Find out more about the day his ship - the Sir Galahad - was hit by an Argentine bomb, how his remarkable resilience captured the nation's heart, and why he found himself at rock-bottom after struggling to come to terms with what he saw when he first looked in the mirror. *You can help heroes like Simon by playing the Veterans’ Lottery – this month’s jackpot is £75,000! Join here: veteransfoundation.org.uk/lo…

Happy 102nd Birthday to the incredible Dorothea Barron!🇬🇧❤️ A true WW2inspiration, Dorothea joined the WRNS at just 18, even putting cardboard in her shoes to meet the height requirement! “I put my hair up and stood up very tall, as tall as I could.” She went on to teach semaphore signalling to troops ahead of D-Day. What a remarkable lady! Thank you for your service, Dorothea.

Have questions before applying for a Veterans’ Foundation grant? Let’s talk. Two members of our Grants team will be available on 5 November for pre-application calls, giving you a chance to ask questions before you apply. These calls cover all our grant programmes. And a reminder: both our Standard and Salary Grants now accept applications on a rolling basis as part of a trial. There’s no fixed application deadline, so you can apply when you’re ready. We aim to give you a decision within 12–16 weeks, but there may be short delays while we test and refine the approach. To book your call, email [email protected].

Celebrating those who have served. ❤️ Photos: Richard, Craig, Tam, Roy, Graham, Trev and Rebecca

As we approach Remembrance, is there a story of service in your family you’d like to share? 🕯️

A lasting tribute to those who have served. 🌺🕯️🇬🇧 A beautiful new stained-glass window has been unveiled at St Michael’s Church in Lyneham, Wiltshire, honouring more than 80 years of service by the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). Featuring St Eligius, the Corps’ patron saint, the window celebrates the strong connection between the Armed Forces and the local community. Five years in the making, it stands as a permanent reminder of the dedication of those who have served, the families who stand alongside them, and the communities that continue to support them. A meaningful tribute that will be appreciated for generations to come. 🌺🇬🇧 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmd7…

We’re grateful to everyone who supports Veterans’ Foundation®. Your support enables organisations across the UK to keep making a real difference. 👏

On this day in 2012, Corporal David O'Connor, aged 27, of 40 Commando Royal Marines, lost his life while serving in Afghanistan. Lest we forget. 🌹 Artist: Kev Wills MBE

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT🇬🇧 Thousands of people across the UK are signing the Armed Forces Pledge - Britain’s biggest thank you to our armed forces and veterans. It only takes seconds to tell those who serve that they are respected and will always be remembered. Together we are stronger. 👉 veteransfoundationpledge.nat…

📸 From the archives: October 1942. A special moment, thousands of miles from home. ❤️ Trooper Cyril Stacey of the Royal Tank Regiment shaves beside his Valentine tank in the Western Desert, looking at a newly arrived picture of his wife and newborn baby. A touching reminder of the families waiting back home during the Second World War.

“Without their dogs, a lot of them wouldn’t be here.” Fiona MacDonald began Bravehound – a charity the Veterans’ Foundation is proud to support – with a simple mission: to provide trained dogs to veterans suffering with PTSD to help with their rehabilitation. The results have been transformational. Find out why Bravehound has been such a success story – and why funding from the Veterans’ Foundation has been crucial to saving the lives of veterans in need. *You can help support charities like Bravehound by playing the Veterans’ Lottery. This month’s jackpot is £75,000. Sign up here: veteransfoundation.org.uk/lo…

We are saddened to hear of the passing of D-Day veteran Roland James ‘Jim’ Churm, aged 102. 🌺 🕯️🇬🇧 Jim served as a Royal Navy medic during the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944, caring for sick and injured personnel aboard a landing craft supporting the assault on Sword Beach. His dedication to others continued long after the war, through a career in nursing and physiotherapy, and his involvement in remembrance activities. In 2025, Jim was awarded France’s Légion d’Honneur in recognition of his wartime service. For Jim, it was also an opportunity to remember those who never returned home. Our thoughts are with Jim’s family, friends and all who knew him. Thank you for your service, Jim. Rest in peace. 🌺🕊️ dng24.co.uk/d-day-veteran-di…

Veterans’ Outdoors: Support for the long haul 🌿 For Jeremy Hibbard and the team at Veterans Outdoors, supporting veterans means being there for as long as it takes. Through outdoor activities, mentoring and welfare support, they help veterans and military families build connections, improve wellbeing and find ongoing support. As Jeremy puts it: “Because our work takes time, our beneficiaries and the many organisations who refer veterans to us need to know we are in it for the long haul.” We’re proud to fund their work, helping the team plan ahead and continue making a real difference. ❤️

Join us in celebrating those who have served. 🇬🇧 Photos: Aynsley, Maggie, Allan and Jamieson

Join us in thanking those who have served, past and present. 🇬🇧

🇬🇧 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Whether you’re a veteran, from a military family or a proud supporter of those who serve our nation - your name belongs on Britain’s Biggest Thank You. Sign the Armed Forces Pledge today and help us build a national register of remembrance, respect and thanks. Play your part and help us reach 15,000 signatures. veteransfoundationpledge.nat…

Thank you British Armed Forces, we salute you! 👏 Photos: Phil, Sharon, Stuart and Ian

Remembering D-Day veteran Colin Cole, who has passed away aged 107. 🌺🕯️ From serving in the RAF during the Second World War to dedicating his career to teaching and educational psychology, Colin lived a remarkable life of service to others. As one of the last surviving members of the RAF Air Sea Rescue teams involved in D-Day, Colin helped rescue downed pilots from the English Channel. His commitment to his community continued long after the war. Remarkably, he was still volunteering at Oswestry Police Station at the age of 106. Our thoughts are with Colin’s family, friends and all those whose lives he touched. Thank you for your service, Colin. Rest in peace. ❤️🇬🇧 chesterstandard.co.uk/news/2…

To military families across the UK, thank you for everything you contribute to the Armed Forces Community. 🇬🇧❤️

PROUD OF OUR ARMED FORCES? 🇬🇧 Let them know. Sign the Armed Forces Pledge and help us build Britain’s Biggest Thank You to veterans, serving personnel and their families. 👉 veteransfoundationpledge.nat…

ADD YOUR THANK YOU TO VETERANS 🇬🇧 People across Britain are saying thank you to those who served. Will you join them? Make the Armed Forces Pledge and be part of Britain’s Biggest Thank You. Every name sends a message of support. With Veterans, Always. 👉 Add your name: veteransfoundationpledge.nat…