“I felt an immediate connection with Scotty’s because of everything I’ve been through myself. I didn’t have children at the time of my accident, but I’ve got three boys now and I can’t imagine how they would cope if I wasn’t here.” Veteran and father of three, Gavin Osborne, recently undertook a …
For most people, a 2.4-mile swim immediately followed by 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile marathon is enough of a challenge. But, despite having never attempted an Ironman before, REME vehicle mechanic, Cpl Alan Jones, undertook the recent Bolton Ironman Challenge wearing full military gear, including …
Army widow, Victoria Betts, is taking on a 140-mile triathlon in honour of her husband, Captain Adam Betts, who died last year. Along the way, she is raising funds for bereaved military children’s charity, Scotty’s Little Soldiers. Victoria met Adam while the pair were serving together at the …
Sophie from our Supporter Team explains... The Importance of our Supporters When we look back at our journey so far, we’ve followed the steps all charities take when building from the ground up. Often, charities are born out of an unaddressed need where no framework already exists and therefore you …
The Scotty’s Little Soldiers Members Council came together at Carrow Road Football Stadium in Norwich to discuss their thoughts and opinions about services the charity provides to bereaved military children and young people. Our Members Council is made up of 12 Scotty Members who meet up throughout …
To mark Armed Forces Day, Scotty’s Little Soldiers has launched a campaign to reach hundreds of bereaved British Forces children and young people who aren’t getting the support they need. Former Head of the British Army, General Lord Dannatt, is fronting the campaign and calling on veterans, …
