Scotty's — The Military Bereavement Charity

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How We Help Bereaved Military Young People

At Scotty's, we aim to provide relief from the effects of grief for bereaved military 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, into adulthood, 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.

To get support, fill in our membership form, or our pre-bereavement membership form if a parent has received a terminal diagnosis.

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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Events

Not therapy — just fun, friendship, and meeting others who understand.

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Care Packages

A little something on the anniversary of the death of their loved one.

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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.

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If 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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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.

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