Support Organisations (Charities and Other Organisations)
In addition to the Council providing support to the Armed Forces community there are a plethora of military charities representing both large, national organisations and smaller local specialists. All of them bring a wealth of expertise and are truly committed to helping those that are serving / have served and their families.
NATIONAL VETERANS’ GATEWAY
Putting veterans and their families in touch with the organisations best placed to help with the information, advice and support they need – from healthcare and housing to employability, finances, personal relationships and more.
Phone: 0808 802 1212
Visit the Veterans Gateway website
PROJECT NOVA
Project Nova supports Veterans who have been arrested and enter Police Custody. It also supports Veterans who are referred by specialist Police Teams, or other statutory organisations, because they are at risk of arrest or have vulnerabilities. Project Nova works in partnership with Police Forces and NHS Liaison and Diversion who refer veterans to their service. Veterans meeting this criteria can also self-refer.
Phone: 0800 9177 299 / Email: info.nst@projectnova.org.uk
Visit the Project Nova website
HELP 4 HOMELESS VETERANS
Their mission is to source and provide accommodation to Ex Service Personnel who are living rough or in unsatisfactory accommodation.
Phone:07586 777856
Visit the Help 4 Homeless Veterans website
ROTHERHAM CITIZENS ADVICE
Able to help with a variety of issues such as benefits, employment, debt and money, housing, tax, healthcare and education.
Phone: 03444 111 444
Visit the Citizens Advice website
SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION (SSAFA - THE ARMED FORCES CHARITY)
Provides lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force.
Phone: 0800 731 4880
Visit the SSAFA website
UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid monthly. You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work. You can check your entitlement. There are three links to independent calculators which will cover a lot of benefits, not just Universal Credit.
Visit the Universal Credit website
Use a Benefits Calculator
VETERANS UK (MOD)
Veterans UK administers the armed forces pension schemes and compensation payments for those injured or bereaved through service. Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence.
Phone: 0808 1914 218
Visit the Veterans UK website