How many veteran-owned businesses are listed in the South West?

There are currently 70 verified veteran-owned businesses in the South West in the British Veteran Owned directory. The count updates as new businesses complete verification.

How are these businesses verified?

Each owner sends one piece of evidence, such as discharge documentation, a JPA service summary print or a service-leaver letter. A member of our team reviews it before the listing goes live with the British Veteran Owned hallmark. See how verification works.

Can I list my South West England business for free?

Yes. Verification and listing are free for every veteran-owned business, with no fees, tiers or paid placement. Start your free verification.

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Veteran-Owned Businesses in the South West

Verified listings: 70
Largest service branch: British Army (51%)
Top sector: Professional & Technical
Newest listing: 18 October 2026

British Veteran Owned lists 70 verified veteran-owned businesses in the South West. 51% are run by British Army veterans, and the most common sectors are Professional & Technical, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Construction. Every listing is free and has been checked by our verification team.

No region of England has a higher share of veterans than the South West. Salisbury Plain is the Army's largest training area, Plymouth's Devonport is the biggest naval base in Western Europe, Royal Marines recruits train at Lympstone, and Yeovilton and Culdrose are home to the Fleet Air Arm. Veterans here run farms, trades, outdoor and adventure businesses, and firms supplying the bases they once served on.

In the 2021 Census, 264,750 South West residents said they had previously served in the UK armed forces: 5.6% of residents aged 16 and over, the highest proportion of any English region. Source: Census 2021 table TS071, Previously served in the UK armed forces — ONS via Nomis

Last updated 19 October 2026.

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How many veteran-owned businesses are listed in the South West?: There are currently 70 verified veteran-owned businesses in the South West in the British Veteran Owned directory. The count updates as new businesses complete verification.
How are these businesses verified?: Each owner sends one piece of evidence, such as discharge documentation, a JPA service summary print or a service-leaver letter. A member of our team reviews it before the listing goes live with the British Veteran Owned hallmark. See how verification works.
Can I list my South West England business for free?: Yes. Verification and listing are free for every veteran-owned business, with no fees, tiers or paid placement. Start your free verification.

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