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Combat Stress

Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society, Combat Stress

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
206002
Status
Registered
Registered
Sept. 22, 1962
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
National

Address

Address
Combat Stress
Tyrwhitt House
Oaklawn Road
LEATHERHEAD
KT22 0BX

Activities

The Charity provides relief of need and advancement of health of veterans and others in the Armed Forces Network, which includes members of the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (and regular reserves, volunteer reserves, and sponsored reserves of these bodies), and their families, dependents and support network, who have or have had mental health issues.

Objects: 1.1 The Charity’s Charitable Purposes Are, For The Benefit Of The Public:1.1.1 The Relief Of Need And Advancement Of Health Of Persons In The Armed Forces Network Who Have Or Have Had Mental Health Issues, Up To And Including People With Multiple And Severe Needs That Require The Support Of An Interdisciplinary Team Of Mental Health Specialists, Or In Relation To Their Mental Health Generally, Including (Without Limitation):by:a) Educating The Public, Including By Carrying Out Or Participating In Research Exploring The Needs Of Treatment-Seeking Veterans, Publishing The Useful Results Through Reports And Articles So To Provide Up-To-Date Understanding Of Veterans Mental Health;b) Providing Specialist Services, Including Clinical Services, Both In Person, Remotely And In Residential Settings;c) Providing Accessible Quality Evidence-Based Help And Advice For Veterans, Their Families, Employers And Other Organisations That Support Veterans;d) Operating A Clinical Pathway For Beneficiaries, Connecting Those In Need Of Treatment With Appropriate Support From Professionals Such As Nurses, Occupational Therapists, And Mental Health Specialists;e) Providing Tailored Professional And Peer-To Peer Support Such As, But Not Limited To, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Substance Misuse Intervention, And Groups For Coping With Pstd And Mastering Emotions. 1.2 ‘Armed Forces Network’ Means: 1.2.1 Persons Who Are Currently Serving Or Who Have Served In The Armed Forces; 1.2.2 The Families And Dependants Of, And People With Caring Responsibilities For, The Persons Listed In Article 1.2.1; And 1.2.3 Persons Who Are Employed By The Government Of The United Kingdom In A Role Which Involves Protecting The United Kingdom's National And International Interests And Has A Connection To The Armed Forces.1.3 ‘Armed Forces’ Means The British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force And The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (And Regular Reserves, Volunteer Reserves, And Sponsored Reserves Of These Bodies).nothing In This Constitution Shall Authorise An Application Of The Property Of The CIO For The Purposes Which Are Not Charitable In Accordance With [Section 7 Of The Charities And Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005] And [Section 2 Of The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008]].

Classification

How
Provides Services
What
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Who
People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £14,100,000 £16,894,000 £16,292,000 232
March 31, 2024 £13,370,000 £15,373,000 £19,141,000 242
March 31, 2023 £13,852,000 £14,214,000 £20,446,000 223
March 31, 2022 £15,369,000 £10,193,000 £21,427,000 183
March 31, 2021 £12,230,000 £12,883,000 £16,009,000 192

Trustees

Name Appointed
George Osborne (Chair) Oct. 16, 2019
Alysoun Sturt-Scobie Nov. 20, 2025
Andrew Latham Sept. 1, 2025
Douglas Campbell Oct. 16, 2019
Dr Carole Allan Oct. 16, 2019
Florence Maybury Nov. 27, 2024
Gillian Russell Nov. 27, 2024
Jane McCue Oct. 16, 2019
Neeraj Kapur Oct. 13, 2022
Peter Fraser-Hopewell Sept. 1, 2025
Rorie Evans Dec. 15, 2021