Childhood bereavement is a complex process. Most children's understanding of death differs significantly from that of adults, and as a result, so does their ability to process grief. One common way children deal with the death of a loved one is a phenomenon known as ‘puddle-jumping,’ but what does …
16-year-old Sofia Chacksfield was just three when her dad, SSgt Christopher Chacksfield , who had completed tours of Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan with the Royal Corps of Signals, died from head injuries sustained in an unprovoked attack. In the years since, Sofia has devoted much of her time to …
Scotty’s March is our biggest fundraising event of 2023 and a brand-new challenge for our supporters to take on in aid of bereaved military children. With three distance options available and your choice of how to cover them, this challenge is great for all ages and abilities. Everyone can get …
Pte Daniel Prior was a loving husband, proud father, generous friend and dedicated sniper in the Parachute Regiment. Daniel joined the paras at 24 years old and completed a tour of Afghanistan and intensive training courses in Kenya and the Falklands. On the 16th of March 2011, Daniel was fatally …
Scotty’s Little Soldiers’ founder, Nikki, shares what she got up to this past month, including an incredible fundraiser, her very special trip to London for the King’s Coronation, visiting the National Memorial Arboretum with Scotty’s members and returning to Tidworth to reflect on her time with …
Scotty’s Little Soldiers’ founder, Nikki, shares an update on the events of the past month, including taking our Scotty's Council on a special trip to Sky HQ, acting as head judge at the 2023 Celebrating Forces Families Awards, and taking part in our biggest fundraiser of the year, Scotty’s March.