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How We Help Bereaved Military Children
At Scotty's, we aim to provide relief from the effects of grief for bereaved military children and young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Forces.
Scotty's provides its beneficiaries with support and guidance throughout their childhood, and offers a respite, however brief, from the daily ups and downs of coping with the loss of a parent.
Assistance is available to families from the British Army, Royal Navy or RAF, and includes both Regular and Reserve forces. You can view our membership criteria here.
Scotty's services are delivered through three family Programmes: SMILES, SUPPORT and STRIDES.
Smiles
Respite Breaks
Free breaks at our Scotty Lodges on Haven sites, so families can rebuild together.
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Support
1:1 Bereavement Support
Counselling for children, young people, and their parents or carers.
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Guidance for Parents & Carers
Ongoing support for whoever is helping a child or young person through grief.
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Downloadable Resources
Bereavement worksheets and how-to guides our Support team use at home.
Find Out MoreIf you or someone you know is in crisis, call 999 in an emergency, or get in touch with our team for signposting to crisis support.
Strides
Education & Development Support
Removing barriers to learning, and advocating for members in matters related to education.
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Grants & Funding
Six grants covering everything from school trips to driving lessons and university.
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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
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.