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The Veterans Regroup project provides a free service to Veterans, Serving Personnel, Operationally Qualified Seafarers and their immediate families in Cornwall with multi-agency hubs, money and debt advice, health and well-being services and social events.

We recognise and understand the rigours and pressures of being on deployment, the effect this can have on our families, and the impact of military service later in life as a veteran. Our aim is to offer a holistic support service to help break vicious cycles and transform lives. Our team of military veterans, health coaches and money advisers are committed to supporting you to improve your financial situation and health.

We have supported the Armed Forces Community since 2012 and are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, a member of ASDIC, a Veterans’ Gateway partner and hold the bronze award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We are dedicated to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and supporting the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value and contribution of Serving Personnel, Cadets, Veterans, and military families to our business and our country.

Jane

Projects Director

I founded the Veterans Regroup project in 2020, but have supported the Armed Forces Community since 2012. I am absolutely determined to provide a service that transforms lives and supports veterans, serving personnel and their immediate families to connect. I am proud to be part of this amazing team who are passionate about getting help to people as quickly as possible.

Simon

Veterans Support and Liaison

I Served 17 years in the Royal Navy, as a Seaman Radar Operator, Operating Theatre Technician and was then trained to counsel service personnel who were suffering from PTSD. In 1991, I left the Navy and became a Clinical Supervisor for the NHS. Since 2020, I have been supporting veterans with their wellbeing and personal finances. I've always been passionate about my role, after going through the process for help myself. I urge anyone who feels they are stuck in that vicious cycle to get in contact.

Abi

Veteran Support Worker

I joined the Royal Air Force in 2009, serving in Afghanistan on Herrick 16 in 2012 and a tour in the Falkland Islands between 2014/15. I was medically discharged in 2018 with complex PTSD, as a result of incidents during my tour of Afghanistan. I assist with Veterans Regroups events, as well as working part-time as a Youth Officer for The Royal British Legion.

Sam

Money Advice Caseworker & Financial Capability Trainer

I previously worked for Citizens Advice Cornwall as a Specialist Debt Advice Case Worker for over 12 years and became a fully qualified DRO Intermediary. I can help with income maximisation, budgeting, debt management, housing and energy advice, in face-to-face meetings or remotely via phone or online.

Alice

Debt Adviser

I am an experienced Debt and Housing Adviser and provides one-to-one advice to clients in face-to-face meetings or remotely via phone or online. I provide advice on income maximisation, budgeting, debt management and housing. I have previously worked as a Housing Support Worker for Stonham Homegroup and also as a Money Advice Caseworker for Citizens Advice Cornwall.

Kathy

Outdoor Instructor

I am an experienced teacher of 16 years and qualified outdoor education facilitator. I am qualified to offer indoor wall climbing, cycling, kayaking, canoeing, trail running, sea swimming and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). I am passionate about being part of the Veterans Regroup project and harnessing the power of being active in nature to improve emotional literacy and resilience.