What happened to Help for Heroes?
Military charity Help for Heroes says 142 staff roles are at risk, as its income has dropped by nearly a third during the pandemic. Three Help for Heroes recovery centres – in Yorkshire, Devon and Essex – will remain closed indefinitely as Help for Heroes focuses on face-to-face community and online-based support.
Who is the CEO of Help for Heroes?
Melanie Waters OBE
Melanie Waters OBE | CEO Melanie Waters was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Help for Heroes in November 2016, taking over from co-founders, Bryn and Emma Parry, who established the Charity in 2007.
Who runs Help for Heroes?
Bryn Parry OBE
In 2007, Bryn Parry OBE and Emma Parry, OBE, co-founded Help for Heroes to support individuals who were physically or psychologically wounded while serving in the British Armed Forces. Today, thanks to you, we’ve supported over 26,500 people*, but many more still need us.
What is Help for Heroes worth?
Income at Help for Heroes rose by 20 per cent last year, its latest accounts show, although the charity still recorded a £5.1m deficit. The accounts of the veterans charity for the year to 30 September 2019 show that it had an income of £26.9m, up from £22.5m in the previous 12 months.
How can you donate to Help for Heroes?
You can post cheques or postal orders, made payable to ‘Help for Heroes’ to Help for Heroes – Donations, 14 Parkers Close, Downton, Salisbury, SP5 3RB. Please quote your Event or Challenge registration number if you have one, and include your name and address (you can use our Donation Form to send us your details).
How does Help for Heroes help victims of war?
We believe anyone affected by their military service deserves to live a secure and healthy life with purpose. Together, we can help our wounded veterans overcome their daily battles and thrive.
What does help the heroes do?
We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives by providing physical, psychological, financial and welfare support for as long as they need it. We also support their families, because they too can be affected by their loved one’s wounds.
How do I contact Help for Heroes?
Get in touch with us Give us a call on 0300 303 9888, or check out our FAQs page. If you would like information about how you can get support, or if you’d like to give your support, our Get Support pages and our Give Support pages can provide information for you. Alternatively, you can call us on 0300 303 9888.
How many military charities are there in the UK?
There are currently 1,843 armed forces charities. Armed forces charities serve a population of approximately 6.3 million people across the UK, including serving and ex-Service personnel.
What qualifies you as a veteran UK?
Who is a “veteran” in the UK? Veterans are defined as anyone who has served for at least one day in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations. “veteran” will be used to represent all former Armed Forces personnel.
Are UK veterans charities?
Who we are. Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence ( MOD ). We help ex-service personnel get appropriate support from government, local authorities, independent bodies and the charity sector.