Help for Heroes

Help for Heroes is a British charity which supports members of the British Armed Forces community with their physical and mental health, as well as their financial, social and welfare needs. The charity was founded in 2007 by Bryn and Emma Parry after they visited soldiers at Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham. The charity now supports all veterans, serving personnel, those who have served alongside the UK military, and their families.

Help for Heroes
Formation1 October 2007 (2007-10-01)
Founders
TypeCharitable organisation
PurposeSupporting members of the Armed Forces Community
HeadquartersDownton, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Chief Executive Officer
James Needham
Websitewww.helpforheroes.org.uk

Help for Heroes has supported more than 28,500 individuals since 2007 through its physical, psychological, financial, educational, sports, fellowship, and welfare support services. The charity's work is almost entirely funded by public donations.

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