The death of a loved one serving in the military is something every British Forces family hope they never experience. For those who do, understanding the steps that follow a military death can feel overwhelming. At Scotty's Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved British Forces children and young …
So, you’re thinking about supporting Scotty’s Little Soldiers? Here’s everything you need to know – from what we do to how we do it, how you can support us, and the impact your support has on hundreds of bereaved military children who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British …
Major Matthew Titchener was a loving husband, attentive father and intelligent soldier in the Royal Military Police. Over his 12-year Army career, Matthew completed multiple operational tours of Iraq and Northern Ireland. On the 23rd of August 2003, Matthew was killed in action in Iraq. He was 32 …
The death of a loved one is a life-changing, deeply impactful event for any child and one which can continue to present new challenges in days, weeks, months or even years following the bereavement. One frequent problem faced by grieving children and young people is trouble sleeping. Sleep plays a …
The death of a parent is a hugely impactful event for any child, and something which can affect them in a wide variety of ways. For some children, their grief can lead to behavioural challenges at home, school, or both. These changes in behaviour can be even more pronounced for a bereaved military …
Last year, Lance Corporal Mark Harding, a paralysed war veteran, completed a walk of almost 1000 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End on crutches – all to raise funds for bereaved military children’s charity, Scotty’s Little Soldiers. In 2010, while serving in Afghanistan, Mark was shot through …
