From volunteering at the Ex Armed Forces and Blue Light Services Personnel Hub of Guildford, Woking and Hawley, I have meet many Veterans, some of whom don't see themselves as "Veterans" so prefer the term "Ex Armed Forces".
Ex Armed Forces and the Blue Light Services communities have seen similar traumas during their time in service and suffered from issues with their mental health including PTSD which can leave them feel detached from their day-to-day lives and the people surrounding them.
Veterans Retreat C.I.C. was set up to offer a cheaper alternative to family holidays around the UK to off a chance to Retreat, Relax and Reconnect with their family at a well furnished and equipped static caravan at coastal locations. Every care has been taken into account to minimise triggers especially with PTSD.
The reason for fundraising is so when a service personnel is referred to us from an external agency, we can offer them a stay at the location for free, giving them one less stress to cope with.
Witnessing how greatly a change of environment can improve the well-being of the service personnel and their family is so rewarding.
Please donate to help these families Retreat, Relax and Reconnect.