When a child experiences the death of a parent in the British Armed Forces, they are sent on a journey of grief that will continue to deeply impact upon them for the rest of their life. For some bereaved military children, their grief is heightened by yet another challenge: childhood displacement. …
Everyone wants their charity fundraiser to be a success, but with so many different ways to promote yourself, it can be difficult to know where to start. Online or in-person? How big should you make your fundraising target? What’s the best way to share your challenge? Questions like these can seem …
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 …
