The Armed Forces Community HQ works with partners across Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester to help reduce social isolation, increase health and wellbeing and provide housing and growth opportunities.
The Wigan-based not for-profit community interest company, which also has hubs in Merseyside and Manchester, has recently set up a donation platform to enable people to ‘Buy a Dream’ for a member of the Armed Forces Community or their family, which includes a range of support such as counselling sessions.
Our Daresbury-based North West division has funded a yearly membership for an Armed Forces Community’s child to attend a Cadet Service.
“Mental Health issues within the veteran community are wide and varied, with many suffering from severe PTSD and it is crucial to provide safe places and support services to them and their families,” said Andrea Bradley, company secretary at The Armed Forces Community HQ.
“We are delighted and honoured that Redrow are supporting our charity. By buying a dream Redrow is funding a Sea Cadet for a year, which is such an important programme to help young people.”
Anna Evans-Kerr, sales director at Redrow NW, said: “This group carries out amazing work within our communities, so we were very pleased to donate funds to ‘Buy a Dream’.
“The Cadet Service gives young people a great opportunity to build friendships, grow in confidence and embark on adventures so we’re really pleased our funding will support an Armed Forces Community’s child to join them.”
The Armed Forces Community HQ is currently organising A Million Veteran Dreams Gala Dinner to be held in a Big Top at Woodford Community Centre on Saturday, 24th June.
The Greatest Showman themed black-tie event will include a meal, guest speakers, circus acts, raffle, auction and entertainment. Tables are still available for this event.
To purchase a table, contact Andrea on info@armedforceshq.org.uk or find out more information on the Armed Force charity.
