Blue Van Armed Forces Veterans Drop-In CIO

Blue Van Armed Forces Veterans Drop-In CIO Supporting Veterans and their families In anyway we can through friendship, signposting to professional services and practical support.

Our aim is to support veterans their families and cares. We achieve this through signposting and referring to professional services, befriending and social inclusion. Supporting those who have been left with social and health inequalities. We provide help at the point of need, when needed. About us
We are a small, but growing CIO who support our armed forces veterans and their families and carers.

We started as a not for profit in March 2017 then as a CIC in October 2020 and as a CIO from February 2021. We are veterans supporting veterans. We do not have ANY paid workers / volunteers. All volunteers have served in the forces or have close links. Members of the local Veterans Breakfast club also support users of the Drop-in with several volunteering. What we Do
We provide a safe place, providing friendship and camaraderie, through social interaction to help end loneliness and the opportunity to talk with fellow veterans who speak the same language and had the same or similar experiences to help and support veterans and their families with issues ranging from healthcare, physical & mental to social care and homelessness. We can also access legal and financial professionals and a range of veteran charities such as SSAFA, Combat Stress and NHS CCG Armed Forces Network and their champions’ programme

Currently we are looking for a new base following the closure of the RAFA Club Eastbourne. We have links with other charitable groups in working to develop a structured and coordinated response to needs. We refer veterans in a timely fashion in conjunction with professional services. We are a community of over 1000 in the Eastbourne and surrounding area with 350 members of the Eastbourne Seaford and Lewes Veterans Breakfast club alone. We also have a Veterans Aid to Civil Community (VACC) projects team. This is where veteran volunteers undertake works for communities and other Charities and organisations. They supply materials we supply the grunt [and groans of old bones]. We are supported by local businesses in Eastbourne, and surrounding areas. This has proved to be a popular programme with the veterans for focussing their minds and skills and also having a therapeutic effect.

11/06/2026

Thank you to Alex from Grosvenor Park Care Home and Kim the Community Champion for the donation of a wheelchair and mobility aids. Greatfully appreciated.

10/06/2026

RBL Mais House Bexhill Summer Fayre
8th August 1.30-4.30pm
We have been asked if we can attend. Is anyone available to host a stand on behalf of Blue Van. TIA

Great days shooting by everyone at Fenners Sport today. We had a perfect weather window. Thanks to Jack at TrueBrit for ...
06/06/2026

Great days shooting by everyone at Fenners Sport today. We had a perfect weather window.
Thanks to Jack at TrueBrit for sponsoring the day.
A good few warmers into the bank then a competition shoot.
Well done to the winning team led by Duncan, John K, Jack and myself.
Also well done Don on potting the Clays great effort for a Matelot. 🤪

Great day lined up for tomorrow. Veterans Clay Shoot day at Fenner Sport. A chance to get behind the trigger again. Than...
05/06/2026

Great day lined up for tomorrow. Veterans Clay Shoot day at Fenner Sport.
A chance to get behind the trigger again.
Thanks to TruBrit clothing for sponsoring the day.

Busy in the Beacon centre, Eastbourne today and here at the Gather space.
30/05/2026

Busy in the Beacon centre, Eastbourne today and here at the Gather space.

Looking forward to catching up at the Gather space at the Beacon centre tomorrow. 10-4pm
29/05/2026

Looking forward to catching up at the Gather space at the Beacon centre tomorrow. 10-4pm

21/05/2026

CLAY SHOOT DAY - Saturday 6th June
Need to know who would be interested in a sponsored clay shoot at Pevensey.
Timings 10-2pm

Got approx 20 places. (4 Places left).

This is sponsored by TRUBRIT clothing.
Bacon sarnies included
Please let me know ASAP

Restoration Project in support of veterans wellbeing.
20/05/2026

Restoration Project in support of veterans wellbeing.

Eve of Arun. The last Arun class wooden boat built. Gifted to a veterans retreat to be restored by veterans to help them to deal with trauma

20/05/2026

PART TIME DRIVING JOB
St Andrews College Eastbourne are looking for a Minibus driver for term time for the morning pick up for the kids.

Pays £13 ph. Bit of extra pocket money.

Suit an early riser with a D1 entitlement on driving licence. A DBS will be required which will be done by the school.

Contact is Jason Andrews via facebook

19/05/2026

Who offered me a hostess trolly ?

Address

York House Hotel, Royal Parade
Eastbourne
BN227AP

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+447570193811

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