Scotty’s has seen a powerful impact from its 2025 events Programme, with festivals, regional gatherings, special military experiences and online activities all helping bereaved military families to feel more connected, confident and part of a supportive community.
Four members of Scotty’s Council travelled to Canada alongside founder Nikki Scott to attend The Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum 2025 , sharing their experiences and helping to showcase the charity’s work on an international stage.
Scotty’s Little Soldiers has expanded its services to include specialist bereavement counselling, enabling the charity to offer a higher level of emotional and mental health support to children, young people, and their families.
Scotty’s Little Soldiers brought bereaved military children and young people together for a lively virtual party that sparked connection, confidence and a real sense of community – with an extra burst of energy from inspirational special guest Zack George, best known as Steel from the TV show …
Over Remembrance Weekend, 100 bereaved military family members from Scotty’s, including 56 children and young people, came together in London to honour their loved ones who served. The group, made up of 38 families from across the UK — including one family who travelled from Germany — attended both …
Scotty’s has teamed up with Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that cares for the Tower of London and five other historic sites, to create meaningful experiences for bereaved military families.
