Scotty's — The Military Bereavement Charity

Find Support — Over 25

Support for adults in the bereaved military community

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.

Events

Downloadable Resources

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Entitlements

Help Drop Ins & Webinars

Care Packages

1:1 Counselling

The START Programme

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.

The START Programme

Scotty's START Programme 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 Programme offers:

  • A single point of contact for anyone bereaved through military service to start their journey.
  • Does not require you to tell your story every time you 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.

Ready to get support?

Join our community using the form below, or contact our START team directly — we're here to help you take the first step.

Get in touchstart@scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk

Join the
Community.

If you've been affected by a military-connected bereavement, the Scotty's community is here for you. Join the community and get involved as much or as little as you want.

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
  • Care packages on anniversaries and difficult dates
  • And lots more

Phone / WhatsApp

0800 092 8571

07392 868291

Email

welcome@scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk

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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community

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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.