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Japanese Military Sociologist Visits Charity
A senior academic, Prof Hitoshi Kawano, from Japan’s National Defense Academy, which trains all Japanese military officers, recently visited Veterans Aid to help understand issues facing Veterans in Japan. More>> |
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Noon gift paves way to brighter future for veterans
A £10,000 gift by businessman and philanthropist Sir Gulam Noon will help pave the way to recovery for ex-Servicemen in the care of Veterans Aid. More>> |
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Vintners champagne walk raises £60,000 for homeless Veterans
A group of formerly homeless ex-Servicemen from London enjoyed the champagne lifestyle in France for a day as part of a fundraising event that earned homelessness charity Veterans Aid £60,000. More>> |
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Acedemic Role For Veterans' Charity Chief
Veterans Aid CEO Dr Hugh Milroy has become a Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London. With effect from 1 July 2010 he will become the only head of a military charity to hold such a position.
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Dublin University date for Veteran’s charity boss
Veterans charity chief Dr Hugh Milroy will be sharing the stage with a distinguished academic colleague from the University of Georgia on 1July to talk about Veteran homelessness and the factors underlying it.
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Academic look at status of Veterans
CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy challenged students to ‘define a Veteran’ when he addressed members of the War Studies Department at London’s Kings College.
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Glittering Prizes
More than 300 City high fliers, senior military figures and VIP guests dug deep to raise cash for veteran’s charities at the inaugural FTSE Boxing Night.
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Catterick Six open tab for VA
It’s a long way from Catterick to London – especially on foot – but six soldiers from the Royal Anglian Regiment have decided to walk the 230 miles from their Yorkshire base to Barnet TA Centre, to raise money for Veterans Aid.
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Christmas 2009 - Christmas was a truly amazing time for everyone connected with VA. Even more so than last year, we were stunned at the generosity shown to us from awide variety of friends both individuals and from business.
They are almost too numerous to mention them all and in some cases the gifts were given anonymously.
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Howard League – VA’s CEO Joins Advisory Group.
The Howard League for Penal Reform has launched an independent inquiry into former armed service personnel in prison.
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Nigel Goes To Print!
A resident of VA’s hostel, Nigel, has recently had his remarkable life story published on the website of the European Parkinson’s Disease Association website.
Nigel, a sufferer, spent 30 years on the streets . . . read the stunning account of his journey.
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Photographer Malcolm makes splash for veterans
Photographer and musician Malcolm Crowthers, best known for his images of classical musicians and composers, has taken to the water. And the miles he clocks up in swimming pools are making money for his neighbours.
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The Big Issue Scotland
Down and out in civvy street by Adam Forrest
Homeless veterans are "crashing" through the military safety net. What happens when the fighting stops?
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One minute Interview
With Veterans Aid Chief Executive, Dr Hugh Milroy
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Expert collaboration brings homelessness to book
Veterans Aid CEO Dr Hugh Milroy is to co-author a groundbreaking book on the causes and consequences of homelessness among ex-Service personnel.
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Getting the guys fit with fitness classes.
An exciting free initiative for Veterans Aid clients who stay at New Belvedere House is access to British Military Fitness classes with weekly sessions in Stepney Park.
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How Detox can save your life.
Phil Rogers runs the Veterans Aid Substance Misuse Project. It aims to support those ex-Servicemen whose lives have become unmanageable as a result of their addiction(s) and who wish to rebuild a life for themselves without drugs or alcohol.
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The Daily Telegraph
How Veteran's Aid can help the soldiers of misfortune.
Many Armed Forces veterans find it difficult to reintegrate into society. Some end up homeless and without hope. For these men and women, the charity Veterans Aid is a life-saver. Glyn Strong visits its headquarters and hostel.
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