“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 …
Scotty’s Little Soldiers’ founder, Nikki, shares an update on the events of the past month, including preparing Scotty Breaks, searching for talented new people to join the team, launching the OpsZone for our Members and Springboarders, and taking part in our biggest fundraiser of the year, …
When Nikki Scott created military charity, Scotty’s Little Soldiers following the death of her husband, she had only one thing in mind: to make sure no bereaved military child or young person felt alone or forgotten. Over a decade later, Scotty’s supports more than 600 bereaved military families, …
Sgt Gary Durban was a joyful, light-hearted and resilient father, husband and soldier in the Royal Logistics Corps. Gary joined the Army at 19-years-old, and over the course of his career completed several tours including Kosovo, Iraq, Cyprus, and multiple tours of Afghanistan. On the 26th of …
Raising money for a charity is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Testing yourself, having fun and raising awareness for a good cause all at the same time – what could be better?! At Scotty’s Little Soldiers, we love seeing our supporters take on all kinds of challenges for bereaved …
