Connect with other Veterans
We are here to support other Veterans with a focus on all the issues relating to the Veteran Community and their families
Our Mission Statement
- Evidence. Action. Reform.
- From Evidence to Reform.
- Fixing What the System Missed.
- Veterans’ Evidence. Government Action.
- Turning Failure into Reform
An estimated 2.4 Million Veterans
Not all veterans need help or support, but those that do need to be heard and recognised within their communities and nationally
60% of these veterans are aged 60 plus
Supporting older veterans requires positive action to ensure they are not left behind or suffering alone
AFCS and WPS Claims on rise
As of February 2025, there were 9,964 pending War Pension Scheme (WPS) claims which is a significant increase from previous years, nearly doubling the 5,334 cases recorded in 2023
Suicide Prevention
Combat Veterans suffer a higher risk for suicide related to heightened levels of PTSD symptoms with an increase in severity of PTSD symptoms associated with combat exposure. As well as Tinnitus caused by weapons fire leaving veterans traumatised by constant ringing in their ears
Gremlins in our heads - Post Combat needs to be dealt with, through Counselling or other therapies
Veteran Self Help
Veterans often come together through adversity, helping each other to cope with a wide range of issues from Homelessness, PTSD to Loneliness. This were support groups and Breakfast Clubs make a real difference to individuals lives.
Missing or at Risk of Suicide
The Forcer Protocol is a UK-wide, police-led initiative designed to protect serving armed forces personnel, reservists, and veterans who go missing or are at risk of suicide. It enables the pre-sharing of vital information—such as health conditions, mental health triggers, and safe places—via Safe & Found Online to help police quickly locate individuals and connect them with veteran-specific support services
Donations to the VI
The Veterans Institute is currently run by Veteran volunteers which means we need funds to develop and maintain websites, conduct investigations and therefore support veterans nationally from all three services who are in need of our support, help or sign posting to relevant veteran friendly services
Our Voice can only be heard if Veteran's work together
We have no Political alliegence and will encourage cross party investigations that support the voices of veterans nationally through collaboratively working with all political parties and veteran charities, with the aim of protecting the rights of veterans and those currently serving in any of the three Armed Services
Our Team
CEO - Former Royal Navy
FDO - Former Army Medical Corps
CCMO - Former Royal Air Force
COS - Former Royal Engineers
AFCS - Royal Military Police
Become a Member of the Veterans Institute
To help us help you becoming a member supports our mission to work on behalf of all veterans
Children & Spouses of Service Personnel
It's not always about the Serving or Veteran occasionally its the spouses, children and families that need advice and or support
We will be actively seeking either professionals or qualified volunteers who have lived experience and can offer advice and sign posting
We Hear your voice
Everyone deserves to be heard especially those that served and may not have the support of extended family, solicitors, or other entity. we will endeavour to hear ech one of you, although we can't promise to be able to help everyone we could certainly point you in the right direction or find out discretely from other members what the best course of action maybe
From underground to mainstream: we have your six 0'clock
Our team are dedicated to uncovering injustice and helping other veterans but we intend to work with you to protect yours rights and dignity