Veteran Resources
Essential support services for veterans in need
Crisis Help & Support Organisations
While our primary mission is to support veteran-owned businesses, we recognise that veterans may sometimes need additional help. Below are trusted organisations that provide crisis support and various services for veterans.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 999.
Samaritans
Providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress or struggling to cope.
Phone
116 123
Website
www.samaritans.orgVeterans' Gateway
The first point of contact for veterans seeking support, connecting them with organisations best suited to help with their needs.
Phone
0808 802 1212
Website
www.veteransgateway.org.ukCombat Stress
UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health, providing specialised treatment and support for veterans.
Phone
0800 138 1619
Website
www.combatstress.org.ukSSAFA
The Armed Forces charity, providing lifelong support to serving men and women and veterans from the British Armed Forces and their families.
Phone
0800 731 4880
Website
www.ssafa.org.ukHelp for Heroes
Supporting wounded veterans and their families, providing recovery and support services.
Phone
01980 844280
Website
www.helpforheroes.org.ukBusiness Resources for Veterans
There are many organisations that offer specific support for veteran entrepreneurs. These resources can help with starting and growing your business.
Startup Loans
The Start Up Loans Company offers funding specifically for veterans looking to start their own businesses, with mentoring support.
Visit Start Up Loans →X-Forces Enterprise
Provides business support to ex-service personnel and their families who wish to start their own businesses.
Visit X-Forces Enterprise →Employment Support
For veterans seeking employment rather than entrepreneurship, these organisations offer specialised career support.
Career Transition Partnership
The official Ministry of Defence service that helps service leavers transition to civilian life and find employment.
Visit CTP →Forces Employment Charity
Provides life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to service leavers and veterans.
Visit RFEA →Officers' Association
Supports former officers and their dependants with employment and other practical advice.
Visit Officers' Association →