Walking With The Wounded ‘WWTW’ is a leading UK military charity which recognises that those who served, deserve. We empower veterans by reigniting their sense of purpose, enabling them to make a positive contribution to their communities and lead independent lives.
Whether mentally, physically or socially wounded we support ex-service personnel and their families most in need. We offer personalised employment support, mental health and wellbeing support, and support care coordination to help veterans who are struggling after military service.
Are you a veteran in need of our support? Ask for help and we will aim to get back to you within one working day.
OUR IMPACT
In 2023, WWTW:
- Supported 2131 veterans and relatives
- Shared 4262 cups of tea with clients
- Generated over £27,309,716 in social value
- Delivered 6100 hours of therapy
- Issued over £80,000 from our Quick Reaction Fund, funding training courses, emergency accommodation, utility top ups, food shops and much more.
Read our 2023 Impact Report
MARTIN’S STORY
WWTW supports veterans like Martin, who served in Iraq with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards. When Martin received a court martial, his mental health and whole family suffered.
Martin’s court case lasted for three and a half years and gained high profile media attention. Even though Martin was finally cleared of all charges, the publicity put incredible strain on Martin and his family.
Without knowing it, Martin was suffering from depression, anxiety and PTSD, using alcohol and drugs to help manage his emotions. Eventually, no longer able to deal with his PTSD symptoms, Martin was hospitalised, and put on medication. Through his GP, Martin was referred to WWTW and began working with their Head Start mental health programme.
While Martin will never be entirely free from the impact of PTSD, he is learning how to cope with his thoughts and emotions. He now understands he can take life one day at a time, and a better future is made one step at a time. He can still talk to Walking With The Wounded when he needs support, and Carolyn, his contact at the charity, is always there for him.
“The mental health support team at WWTW gave me the help that I needed, and they were phenomenal. Carolyn at Head Start was incredible and so supportive. I always knew that if I ever needed her, she was at the end of the phone and ready to speak to me.”
Martin, military veteran and WWTW beneficiary
GET INVOLVED
Together, we can support UK military veterans most in need.
Whether it be a corporate donation or taking part in our Marathon des Sables team; holding a local bake sale for ex-Navy, Army and RAF to leaving a gift in your Will, your support saves jobs, homes, relationships and the lives of those who’ve served.
We are proud to have our HQ in Norfolk and are thankful for support from leading local businesses such as Gasway, Birketts, Smith & Pinching and Adnams. Join them today and make a life-changing difference to ex-Forces personnel throughout the UK.
Find out more about how your business can support those who served
CONTACT US
If you are a Norfolk business and want to learn more, then please contact Tom Grimshaw:
[email protected] // 07935 065 487
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