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Scotty's helps anyone affected by a military-connected bereavement to feel supported and empowered in their journey — with ease in navigating their entitlements, the chance to build social connections, the very best mental health and wellbeing support, and outstanding development opportunities.
Every year, over 100,000 people in the UK are bereaved by a military-connected death. Wives, husbands, children, parents, siblings, adult children, loved ones, and colleagues. At Scotty's our Mission is to support and empower anyone affected by military-connected bereavement.
Children & Young People
From early childhood through to young adulthood — including those who've grown up never knowing their parent who served.
Spouses & Partners
Those navigating the sudden loss of a partner, often while raising children alone and facing a complex entitlements system.
Parents & Grandparents
Carrying the unique and devastating grief of outliving a child who served in the Armed Forces.
Siblings & Wider Family
Brothers, sisters, loved ones and colleagues — all affected in ways that are too often overlooked.
Serving Personnel
Supporting the bereaved British Forces community including tri-service, regular and reserves.
Veterans
Supporting the bereaved British Forces community including veterans and serving personnel.
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Support for Adults
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.
That includes partners, spouses, parents, siblings, adult children, loved ones and colleagues, where either the person who has died had served in the British Armed Forces, or you served and have experienced a bereavement yourself.
Entitlements Casework
Community Events
Online Drop Ins & Webinars
Care Packages
1:1 Bereavement Support & Counselling
Bereavement Resources
External Referrals
*Services available subject to age and need.
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Support for Children & Young People
Since 2010 Scotty's Little Soldiers has been supporting bereaved children and young people from the British Forces community. It's where we started and remains at the heart of the charity.
If you're a young adult aged 16+, you can join our community yourself but still benefit from all the great activities available to young people. Join the community here.
If you're a parent or carer of someone under 18 you can register them to join Scotty's Little Soldiers here.
Community Events
Respite Breaks
Care Packages
1:1 Bereavement Support & Counselling
Bereavement Resources
Parent & Carer Guidance
Education Support
Development Grants
Special Experiences
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Our Programmes
How we support the bereaved military community.
At Scotty's we've made four promises to the bereaved military community. We want everyone affected by military-connected bereavement to have:
- Confidence and clarity in navigating their entitlements.
- The chance to build social connections.
- The very best mental health and wellbeing support.
- Outstanding development opportunities.
We deliver on those promises through our four Programmes: START, SMILES, SUPPORT, and STRIDES.
START Programme
START is Scotty's single point of contact for those who have experienced a military-connected bereavement. Our caseworkers can help you navigate the full landscape of entitlements, services and support available. Not sure where to go? START here.
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SMILES Programme
SMILES creates opportunities for connection, where no one needs to explain themselves, shared experience is a common language and where it is possible to remember how to laugh without feeling guilty.
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SUPPORT Programme
The SUPPORT Programme provides professional, military-aware mental health and bereavement support to adults and children within the Scotty's community.
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STRIDES Programme
STRIDES addresses the developmental and economic consequences of bereavement, supporting children & young people through their education and early careers, helping bereaved adults to rebuild their working lives.
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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
welcome@scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk
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Call our team directly or dial 999 in an emergency. You don't need to join first to get support.
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Support FAQ
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