Who We Are

The Brotherhood Charity is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting current and former members of His Majesty’s Armed Forces, along with their families and dependants.

We exist to help those who have served our country navigate the challenges of life during and after service — especially where hardship, poor mental health, injury, or social isolation create barriers to stability and wellbeing.

Our work is rooted in understanding, dignity, and action.

Our Purpose

Military service does not end when the uniform comes off.
For many, the transition to civilian life brings unseen struggles — financial hardship, housing insecurity, mental health difficulties, and a loss of identity or community.

The Brotherhood Charity was established to respond to these challenges by providing practical support, emotional care, and long-term pathways to stability for those who need it most.

What We Do

We support veterans, serving personnel, and their families through a range of targeted services, including:

Crisis & Hardship Support

We provide hardship grants, emergency assistance, and access to essentials such as food, clothing, and short-term accommodation for individuals and families facing immediate crisis.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

We promote recovery and resilience through trauma-informed counselling, peer support networks, suicide-prevention initiatives, and crisis response delivered by trained volunteers and trusted partners.

Housing & Stability

We support individuals at risk of homelessness by offering emergency accommodation support and signposting to housing services, welfare benefits, and debt advice.

Education, Skills & Employment

We help veterans rebuild independent civilian lives through access to training, mentoring, employability support, and confidence-building opportunities.

Community & Peer Support

We create safe spaces, peer-to-peer programmes, and community initiatives that rebuild camaraderie, reduce isolation, and restore a sense of belonging.

Who We Support

Our support is available to:

• Veterans of the UK Armed Forces (Regular and Reserve)

• Serving personnel experiencing hardship, injury, or ill-health

• Immediate family members and dependants affected by these circumstances

All support is provided using clear, needs-based criteria, ensuring fairness, dignity, and responsible use of charitable resources.

How We Work

The Brotherhood Charity is overseen by a board of trustees and delivered by trained volunteers and partners with relevant experience and expertise.

We work collaboratively with other veteran-support organisations, statutory services, and community groups to ensure individuals receive the most effective and appropriate help — without duplication.

Our trustees regularly review our activities to ensure everything we do delivers genuine public benefit.

Our Values

• Service – Respecting the sacrifices made by the armed forces community

• Dignity – Treating everyone with compassion and respect

• Integrity – Acting transparently and responsibly

• Community – Rebuilding connection, belonging, and purpose

• Action – Providing real help when it matters most

Why We Exist

By reducing hardship, improving mental health, and supporting education and employment, we help veterans and families regain stability and independence — while strengthening the wider community.

No one who has served should feel forgotten.

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How we use donations and gifts

Donations, gifts and funds raised are used by the charity to deliver our mission and charitable purpose. This includes our running costs,   

Get Involved

Whether you need support, want to volunteer, or wish to donate, there are many ways to stand with the armed forces community.

Together, we are stronger.

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