18-year-old Joshua Kirkham’s dad, LCpl Christopher Bradshaw, died in a road accident when Josh was just six years old. He has been supported by Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children and young people, since 2014. Through Scotty’s Super Grant – a one-off, £1000 grant …
Christmas – a time for family and friends to get together, give gifts and have fun. It’s what we’re told everywhere we look, whether it’s on TV, down the high street or even just in casual conversation. For those days and weeks leading up to the end of the year, Christmas is almost impossible to …
The end of the year can be a very emotional time for bereaved military children, but Scotty’s annual Winter Festival reminds them it’s still okay to smile. This year’s festival was held on the 2nd of December at County Hall, London, and attended by over 130 bereaved military children and young …
PO Daniel Cussans was a thoughtful husband, devoted father and a compassionate sailor, serving in the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy at RNAS Yeovilton. On the 15th of July 2022, Dan died from a head injury following a motorbike accident. He was on adventurous training in Spain completing the …
Do you need help supporting a military child who is being bullied? Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children and young people, have created this guide for military families to tackle bullying together. It features tips and advice from the experts on how a military parent …
Royal Marine James Wright was a loving partner, determined soldier and excited soon-to-be dad. James served in the Royal Marines for three years until, on the 5th of August 2011, he was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan. He was 23 years old. His daughter, Lily, was born just under four …
