Scotty's — The Military Bereavement Charity

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Support for the adults in a bereaved military family

Scotty's supports anyone affected by military-connected bereavement, from any branch of the Armed Forces, whether serving or a veteran, and regardless of their relationship to the person who died or the cause of death.

Scotty's helps adults from the British Armed Forces community to have confidence and clarity in navigating their entitlements, the chance to build social connections, the very best mental health and wellbeing support, and outstanding development opportunities.

Join the
Community.

If you've been affected by a military-connected bereavement — or you're supporting someone who has — Scotty's is here for you.

What you'll get

  • A monthly email, tailored to you
  • Help navigating your entitlements
  • Access to bereavement support
  • Invitations to events and webinars
  • Our annual magazine by post
  • A card on anniversaries and difficult dates

Email

start@scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk

Phone

0800 092 8571

Need help now?

Call our team directly or dial 999 in an emergency. You don't need to join first to get support.

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By clicking “Join” you agree to our terms and for Scotty's to be in touch about the support available to you. You can leave the community at any time.

The START Program

Scotty's START program offers a single point of contact for anyone navigating the full landscape of entitlements, services, and support available to bereaved military families. It is not a signposting service — it's an active, expert, relationship-based navigation service, serviced by people who understand both the military community and why this matters.

The START program offers:

  • A single point of contact for anyone bereaved through military service to start their journey.
  • Does not require this be your first story every time they need help.
  • Expert guidance, or referrals to the right experts, on military pensions, compensation, housing entitlements, financial support, and benefits.
  • Active casework, making calls on behalf of families when their capacity is reduced by grief, supporting the cost of being a parent and being supported to make decisions when it is needed.
  • Navigation across the full landscape of civilian charitable, statutory, and voluntary support, when it's needed.
  • Advocacy where families face unfair treatment, incorrect guidance, or systemic barriers.
  • Accessible by phone and online, available at any point in the bereavement journey — not just the immediate aftermath.

To get support and access our START program please join our community using the form above or email us at start@scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk