No one wants to feel forgotten. But, for many bereaved Forces children, this is the unfortunate reality. At Scotty’s Little Soldiers, we make sure every one of our members know they’re not alone, that their parent is remembered, and that we’re here to support them whenever they need us. One way we …
On Tuesday the 28th May, Alex Marren began an incredible month-long cycle across the UK. He started at John O’Groats, the country’s most northerly point, and will be travelling all the way down to Land’s End, Cornwall, near to his home county of Devon. Rather than follow roads and motorways, Alex, …
Scotty member Steven Murphy was just three years old when his dad, LCpl John Murphy, a bomb disposal expert, died by suicide. On the 19th of May, Steven, now 21, is taking on the Great Bristol Run – a half-marathon – for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity that has supported him since childhood. …
During an event for bereaved military children and young people hosted by Scotty's Little Soldiers, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, listened to young people talking about what it’s like growing up without a parent and he shared with them: “I didn't speak about losing my mum for well over ten …
Scotty's Little Soldiers hosted a heart-warming event in London, bringing together 50 children and young people who have experienced the death of a military parent for a fun-filled afternoon with the charity’s Global Ambassador, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex.
In this month's SitRep, Nikki shares what it was like talking to Prince Harry about her bereavement journey, we reveal some staggering new figures about the number of bereaved British Forces children, and our brave Scotty members share their own stories.