Scotty's — The Military Bereavement Charity

One of our four family programmes

The SUPPORT Programme

The SUPPORT Programme looks after the emotional health and wellbeing of the bereaved military community — helping people improve their mental health and wellbeing.

78%

of children and young people receiving SUPPORT saw improvement in at least three wellbeing areas

75%

of new members joined within six months of bereavement

796

children and young people supported in 2025

A Scotty's SUPPORT team member on a video call

1:1 bereavement support

Scotty's provides 1:1 bereavement support and counselling for children, young people, and their parents or carers — alongside drop-in sessions, workshops, and other group events.

Guidance for parents and carers

If you're supporting a child or young person through grief, our Support team is there for you too — whether that's a quick question or ongoing guidance.

Downloadable resources

Our Support team shares bereavement resources for use at home, each with a downloadable worksheet and a how-to guide.

If you're worried about safety

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out straight away — call 999 in an emergency, or get in touch with our team for signposting to crisis support.

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.

Join the 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.