Case Studies

“If it wasn’t for Kai, Scotty’s Little Soldiers wouldn’t exist” - Scotty’s first member turns 18-years-old

Without Kai, Scotty’s Little Soldiers would not exist. He was 5 years old when his dad, Corporal Lee Scott, was killed in Afghanistan in 2009, and 6 years old when his mum created a charity to help other bereaved Forces children just like him. That charity has now been going for 12 years, supports hundreds of bereaved military children and young people, and has helped family after family find their smiles again.

Today, Kai turns 18, and we couldn’t be prouder …

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"Because of Scotty’s, I haven’t just made friends, I’ve made forever friends.”

18-year-old Phoebe Thompson was just 10 years old when her dad, Able Seaman 1st Class (AB1) James Thompson, died after being diagnosed with a melanoma. Here, Phoebe talks about growing up without her dad and how Scotty’s Little Soldiers has not only supported her, but inspired her career.

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“When you’re with other children from Scotty’s there’s no need to pretend or worry as everyone knows what you’re going through.”

15-year-old Erin Nicholls was just a few months old when her dad, Lance Corporal Ross Nicholls was killed while on tour in Afghanistan. Here, Erin talks about remembering her dad, and how Scotty’s Little Soldiers helps reassure her she’s not alone in her grief.

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Bereaved military sisters enjoy a well-deserved FAB week of fun!

For sisters Molly (17), Emily (11) and Isabelle (nine) a break away courtesy of Families’ Activity Breaks (FAB) and with support from bereaved children’s military charity, Scotty’s Little Soldiers, was just what they needed.

The summer for most children is a time of excitement, but for Molly, Emily and Isabelle Reynolds, the summer is a time of heartache.

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"Daddy’s body doesn’t work anymore"

RAF Widow, Emma Hendrie, wanted to be honest with her son about how his daddy died, but explaining to a three-year-old that his daddy wouldn’t be returning home from hospital was the toughest thing she’s ever had to do. She explains here how the experience has impacted her son and how he has benefited from Scotty’s Little Soldiers

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“It’s like a comfort blanket around the children, with a group of people who have always got their back.”

Mum of Scotty members Molly, Emily, and Isabelle tells her story.

For mother of three, Sarah Ross, 1st July 2018 is one day she will never forget. The father of her three children, Sergeant Antony Reynolds, sadly took his own life. Their daughters, Molly, Emily, and Isabelle were just 14, seven and five years old at the time.

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“Scotty’s Little Soldiers is more than just a group, it’s like a family”

Ten-year-old Scotty member, Austen Hargreaves, explains why Scotty’s is so important and how the charity has helped him, and his brother, create new happy memories after losing their dad

Ten-year-old, Austen Hargreaves, will never again get the opportunity to give his dad a hug, he’ll never get to kiss him goodnight or share good news. Austen and his brother Cooper, who is just six years old, lost their dad, Staff Sergeant Chris Hargreaves, on 19th February 2017, they …
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“My son just knew something had happened without me saying a word”

Mum of Scotty members, Aidan and Ben O'Donnell, tells her story.

On 10th September 2008, Toni O’Donnell, and her two children, Aidan (20) and Ben (12), lost their hero, Warrant Officer Class 2 Gary O'Donnell. A loving father and husband, WO2 O’Donnell was on tour in Afghanistan when he was killed. His children were just eight years and nine weeks old at the time.

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