Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC040690

Status

Active

Registered

July 23, 2009

Legal form

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Contact

Website

lvc.scot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

We provide life changing and lifesaving, holistic, person-centred advice and support to Veterans and families primarily in the Lothians through our drop-in centre, collaboration with partner organisations, and social events and activities. The advice and support covers a wide range of issues, not least challenges associated with service and transition into civilian life particularly amongst those who have suffered and/or been disadvantaged as a result of their service.

Objectives: The company’s objects are: 4.1 The relief of those in need as a result of suffering, distress and/or disadvantage caused by serving or having served in the armed forces (including service in the Reserve Forces) or as members of the merchant marine (in times of war) (“Veterans”) and their families, particularly through the provision of advice and support. 4.2 The advancement of education through raising public awareness of issues affecting the lives of Veterans. 4.3 The advancement of health, and in particular the mental and emotional wellbeing, of: 4.3.1 those suffering from ill health and/or injury, particularly through providing support, advice and information to promote and improve physical and mental health. 4.3.2 individuals resident in Scotland who are suffering from mental and emotional distress as result of a family member being killed or wounded in military service, through the provision of advice and support. 4.4 The provision of recreational, sport, leisure and social opportunities, or the organisation of such activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for Veterans. 4.5 Providing support and advice to serving personnel, Veterans and their families and merchant marine (in time of war), on issues which shall include (but shall not be limited to) pensions, housing, benefits, employment, financial and legal matters, particularly through the operation of drop-in facilities.

Geography

Main operating location

Midlothian

Geographical spread

Scotland and other parts of the UK

Finances

Nearby

• One Dalkeith 0.0 mi
• Play Midlothian 0.0 mi
• Volunteer Centre Midlothian 0.0 mi
• Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network 0.0 mi
• Midlothian Community Action 0.0 mi

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