This September, 19-year-old Phoebe Thomas will be one of 10 Scotty’s Little Soldiers’ Council Members taking on Scotty’s March in memory of her military parent. Phoebe’s dad, AB1 James Thompson, served as a mechanical engineer in the Navy as a diver. He died from skin cancer in 2014 when she was 10 …
20-year-old Samuel Ruddlesdin will join Scotty’s March this September to march in memory of his stepfather, SAC Richard Hannis who served as an armourer in the RAF. He was killed in a motorbike crash on his way to work in 2009 when Samuel was 6 years old. Samuel, Scotty’s Council Member, will march …
21-year-old Will Godwin is one of 10 Scotty’s Little Soldiers’ Council Members who are taking on Scotty’s March in memory of their military parent while raising funds for Scotty’s Little Soldiers. Will’s father, Flt Lt David Godwin, served for 37 years in the RAF completing tours in Afghanistan, …
Education is a vital aspect of every child's life, shaping their future and providing them with the tools they need to succeed. Starting or changing schools can be difficult for any child and comes with a financial cost to parents and carers – such as purchasing new books, stationery and uniforms. …
In 2021, Scarlett Carrell’s life changed forever when her beloved dad, Colonel Nick Carrell, died from brain cancer. She is now a member of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children and young people, and through the charity, she’s had the chance to take on an …
Remembrance is a time of reflection, when the country unites to pay tribute to our military heroes who have served in the British Armed Forces. If you’re a bereaved military young person, this period can hold a deeply personal significance as you commemorate the life of your parent and military …
