Scotty’s Little Soldiers’ founder, Nikki, shares an update on the events of the past month, including opening a brand-new lodge at Devon Cliffs for our bereaved military families, the return of Scotty's May Marathon and how you can get tickets to the best night of the year - Scotty's Ball!
When Nikki Scott set up Scotty’s Little Soldiers in 2010 following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the first thing she wanted to do was give bereaved military children the chance to go on a respite break. The idea occurred to her on a family holiday nine months after her husband’s …
Sergeant Richard Williams was an adventurous, hard-working and passionate father, husband and soldier in the Royal Welsh. Richard joined the Army at 16 years old and completed multiple tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2018, Richard was involved in a road traffic accident and suffered severe brain …
Scotty’s May Marathon is returning for the seventh year running! The event, which sees participants complete a marathon distance of 26.2 miles over the course of May, has been a charity staple since 2017, and is a brilliant way for anyone and everyone to raise money for bereaved military children. …
“I think Scotty’s is a charity that everyone in the Forces can relate to, as we all either know someone who has died or we know someone who knows someone. I just wanted to help in whatever way I could.” When 31-year-old Sgt David Mathieson of the Royal Regiment of Scotland came up with the idea to …
Mother's Day can be a challenging time for anyone who has experienced the death of their mum, especially children and young people. As stores fill up with cards and gifts especially for the occasion, it can be a painful reminder of their grief, Coping with bereavement is a complex process, and the …
