One of our four family programmes
The START Programme
The START Programme offers expert guidance, or referrals, on military pensions, compensation, entitlements, and financial support — a single point of contact for the whole bereavement journey.
37
families supported through advocacy
796
children and young people supported in 2025
15
years since Scotty's was founded in 2010
What START offers
It is not a signposting service — it's an active, expert, relationship-based navigation service, served by people who understand both the military community and why this matters.
- 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.
- 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 programme, join our community using the form below, or email us at start@scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk
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
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.