Veteran's Army

24/04/2026

Tomorrow is St George’s Day.

And somehow… people feel like they have to think twice before celebrating it.

Raising a flag.
Showing pride in where you’re from.
Standing for something that used to bring communities together.

That shouldn’t feel controversial.

Because what built this country wasn’t division.
It wasn’t labels.
It wasn’t people tearing each other down from behind a screen.

It was community.
It was respect.
It was looking out for your neighbour.
It was standing shoulder to shoulder, no matter your background.

That’s who we are at our core.

So if you want to raise the flag, raise it.
If you want to celebrate, celebrate.

Not out of defiance.
But out of pride in the values that actually matter.

Strong communities.
Real connection.
Having each other’s backs when it counts.

That’s what this day is about.

And that’s what we’re bringing back tomorrow

22/04/2026

Everything feels a bit fractured right now.
Everyone’s got something to say… but no one’s listening.

Lines drawn. Sides picked.
Communities drifting further apart.

That’s not what built this country.

What built this country was community.
Looking out for your neighbour.
Standing shoulder to shoulder.
A sense of oneness when it mattered most.

That’s who we are at our core.

So we’re bringing it back to basics.

A proper British day.
Real people. Real atmosphere. No divide. Everyone welcome.

🏴 Saturday 25th April
📍 IT Sear, Westhoughton
⏰ From 13:00

DJ. Food. Kids face painting.
A day for everyone. No exceptions.

And it’s not just a celebration… it’s a mission.

Project Respite.

Raising money to give veterans and their families something they don’t always get…
Time away. Space to breathe. A reset.

Because while people argue about everything else…
There are still those who served this country who need support.

25/03/2026

Can you help? Veterans Army is looking for someone with experience in dealing with Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Applications.

If you can help us or if you know someone who might be able to help us, please get in touch 🫡

16/03/2026

Today Veterans Army turns 5.

Five years ago, founded Veterans Army after realising that when he needed help the most, there simply wasn’t enough veteran led support available.

He didn’t want to be another person saying “someone should do something about this.”
So he became the person who said “I will do something about it.”

In just five years, Veterans Army has:

• Delivered hundreds of hours of therapy to veterans
• Homed 5 therapy dogs supporting mental health and recovery
• Delivered £2 million worth of life saving medical equipment to Ukraine
• Provided thousands of pounds in financial aid to veterans in need
• Hosted countless veteran community events
• Completed over 30 fundraising challenges

It hasn’t been easy.
There have been endless financial struggles, but the mission has never changed.

This year we launched our most recent offensive.

🎯 £50,000 for Project Respite

A mission to provide free caravan holidays for veterans and their families, giving them the chance to rest, reconnect and recover during difficult times.

So as we celebrate five years of Veterans Army, you can help us secure the next five.

If you would like to support the mission, please donate to Project Respite via the link in our bio.

Celebrate our past.
Help us to secure our future.

14/03/2026

Across frozen plateaus and endless white, a team of brothers set out to take on one of the toughest challenges of their lives.
The Heroes of Telemark Expedition saw the team cross 80km of unforgiving Norwegian wilderness on skis, retracing the historic route taken by the Norwegian resistance during WWII. Battling brutal conditions, exhaustion and terrain many had never faced before, every mile demanded resilience, grit and trust in the men beside them.

Each man came to this expedition with his own reason for being there. Personal challenges. Personal battles.
Personal purpose.
For some, the mountains are where they test themselves. For others they're where they find themselves.
Because sometimes the greatest therapy isn't found in a room... it's found out there, in the cold, the silence, the hardship and the shared struggle.
Adventure has a way of healing things words can't reach.

Ryan Yates completed the expedition to raise awareness and funds for Project Respite an initiative by Veteran's Army that aims to provide free caravan holidays for veterans and their families, offering time to rest, reset and reconnect.

Expedition completed by members of:
cockleshell22
veterans army
wild geese explorers club

With appreciation to:
Combat Fuel
Gibraltar trading company

If you would like to support Ryan's fundraising for project respite, please donate via the link below

https://gofund.me/427eba717

04/03/2026

Ryan sets off today on his toughest challenge yet.

Our founder, Ryan Yates, is heading to Norway to take on an 80km cross country ski expedition… despite never having worn skis before.

He’s doing it to raise money for Project Respite, an initiative that aims to provide free caravan holidays for veterans and their families, giving them the chance to rest, reset and spend quality time together during difficult periods.

Every mile Ryan drags himself through the snow brings us one step closer to making Project Respite a reality.

If you can, please show your support and encouragement.

Donate via the GoFundMe link below

https://gofund.me/96c77a733

25/02/2026

Project Respite starts now.

In just over a week, Ryan takes on his first challenge in support of Project Respite, pushing himself physically and mentally to help us raise vital funds for veterans and their families across the UK.

Project Respite is about giving our veterans somewhere to reset. A place to breathe, reconnect, and build memories away from the noise. Every donation helps us move closer to providing free respite breaks for those who have given so much.

If you can support this mission:
Scan the QR code in this video to donate or head to the link in our bio to access the GoFundMe page.

No donation is too small. If you can’t give right now, sharing this post helps more than you know.

Your veterans need you. Let’s stand together and make this happen.

15/02/2026

If you’re struggling, please don’t sit in silence. You are not weak for reaching out and you don’t have to carry it alone. Veterans Army has a dedicated mental health fund and our goal is simple. When someone asks for help, we move fast and aim to get them into the right therapy support within days.

If you’re a veteran watching this, check in on your old mukkas. A quick message or call could be the thing that keeps someone going today. Buddy buddy checks save lives.

Finally, if you’re in a position to help, you can support the mission by subscribing through our website for £3.99 a month or by running a fundraiser on our behalf so we can keep providing real support when it’s needed most.

https://veteransarmy.co.uk/monthly-donations/

Reach out | Speak up | Look after each other | Nobody fights alone 🤝

Appreciation to Combat Fuel for supporting the message.

14/01/2026

Veteran’s Army founder Ryan Yates spoke to Big Phil Campion on the Force Media podcast recently.

They discussed Ryan’s service as well as how Veteran’s Army was born, the work we’ve done, the mission and the plan for the future.

OUT NOW

Well worth a watch 🫡

This is a raw and honest conversation about war, PTSD, leadership under extreme pressure, and what really happens after the uniform comes off.Ryan, founder o...

15/12/2025

Huge congratulations to this year's recipients!

20/11/2025

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