Veterans In Communities

28/08/2026

The VIC Centre, Haslingden will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August.
We are still available for contact!

19/08/2026

The VIC Centre, Haslingden & Accrington Arndale will be closed this Friday 21st August. We are still available for contact!

19/08/2026

A final farewell service for Russell Pilkington will be held at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road BB5 6HA, on Monday 24th August at 11.40 am followed by internment in the cemetery grounds. Bright clothes please to reflect Russ’s colourful personality.
We ask all military veterans and VIC members to parade for a guard of honour for Russell at 1130hrs as a mark of respect, Veterans In Communities will be parading our Standard and if other standards wish to attend that will be great. Let us all say farewell to our Brother Russel who has finished his final 'Stag'. The VIC minibus will be leaving the head office in Haslingden at 1100hrs for those that need.

14/08/2026

A Simple Donation Could Change a Veteran's Life

We're currently seeking two or three mobility scooters to support veterans throughout Lancashire and the surrounding areas.

Many veterans struggle with mobility and independence, and a donated scooter can make a world of difference.

We are grateful for all offers of support, however scooters must be in fully serviceable condition. Sadly, we cannot accept scooters that are broken or require maintenance.

If you have a mobility scooter that is no longer being used, please consider donating it to help a veteran regain their freedom and confidence.

Together, we can make a real difference.

Please contact us if you can help.
e. [email protected]
p. 01706 833180

12/08/2026

It was a great Friday at Veterans In Communities Accrington Drop-in and we were joined by a contingent from the Corps of the Royal Engineers and a number of Guardsmen. As you can imagine the banter was fierce and the brews were hot (Even cake and biscuits) and everyone had the mick taken out of them, happy Gentlemen of the Corp.

09/08/2026

The VIC team is at Trawden Agricultural Show today. Its always a great day! Come say hi if your here or why not call in and take a look around if youre local.

07/08/2026

📢 Our July VIC Newsletter is out now!

It’s filled with charity updates, funding news, community partnerships, veteran support stories, creative and wellbeing activities.

As with all our monthly newsletters, please feel free to share. If you'd like to get involved, or if you think someone might benefit from any of the services we offer, please contact the office on 01706 833180 or email [email protected]

If you'd like to learn more about the support and services we provide, we're always here to help:

📞 01706 833180
📧 [email protected]

Read the latest newsletter here:
👉https://www.veteransincommunities.org/newsletters.htm

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06/08/2026

🤝 Working Together to Support the Armed Forces Community

Our friends at Mission Motorsport have released their August Newsletter, packed with updates on the fantastic work they're doing to support veterans and service leavers through motorsport and community engagement.

This month's edition includes news about their new Mission Motorsport Supporter Programme, visits to the Nürburgring and Prodrive, the Mission Motorsport Racemakers at the British Grand Prix, upcoming events, volunteering opportunities, and plenty of ways to get involved.

As organisations working towards the shared goal of supporting the Armed Forces community, we're pleased to help spread the word and encourage our followers to take a look.

📖 Read the newsletter here: https://www.missionmotorsport.org/news/2026/7/30/mission-motorsport-newsletter-august-2026

Please feel free to share this with veterans, serving personnel, families, and others who may benefit from the opportunities available through Mission Motorsport.

Thank you to Mission Motorsport for their continued dedication to the veteran community. We look forward to continuing to work together in support of those who have served. 🇬🇧

Welcome to our monthly newsletter. Keep up to date with all the latest news, key events and information from The Forces’ Motorsport Charity!

04/08/2026

The Veterans In Communities Coffee Morning and Quiz, held every Tuesday at Trinity Methodist Church in Clitheroe town centre from 10:00 to 12:00 hours, convened for another successful meeting. A bespoke quiz was crafted and presented by one of our Engineer veterans, while a Royal Navy WREN veteran shared her heartfelt sentiments on the significance of VIC.