About Care after Combat
Care after Combat is dedicated to providing vital support for former
and serving British Armed Forces personnel within the justice system.
Our mission is to ensure the wellbeing of veterans and their families through a comprehensive and empathetic approach. From our headquarters in Newark, we coordinate operations throughout England and Wales, leveraging a robust network of volunteer mentors to deliver essential assistance.
Join us in our commitment to making a difference.
Who We Are
The Care after Combat team consists of a small number of full-time and part-time staff, each bringing a wealth of military, clinical and justice experience. With our diverse expertise, we’re able to provide a service that meets the specific needs of veterans in the justice system.
Our operations cover Central England and extend to wider regions, thanks to our Regional Coordinators and strong Volunteer Mentor network. Together, we are united in our determination to support veterans, providing them with the tools they need to succeed.
Our Commitment
We believe in equality of opportunity for all, regardless of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusion and diversity, where everyone connected to our charity feels respected and valued.
Our extensive experience within the justice system, coupled with strong partnerships with other agencies and military charities, significantly enhances our capacity to deliver effective support. Our only motivation is the success and wellbeing of our service users.
Meet our Team
Our team plays a crucial role in fulfilling our mission. Each member brings unique skills and a shared passion for supporting veterans.
Here’s an introduction to the people who make it all possible:
Our Senior Management Team
The senior team at Care After Combat keeps everything on track with their leadership and vision, steering us towards our mission.
- Adrian Kirk - CEO
- Evonne Williams - Operations Lead and Executive Officer
- Jane Jones - Clinical and Research Lead
Adrian joined the Royal Navy in 1988 and served as an Aircraft Engineer for 29 years in the Fleet Air Arm, serving in several squadrons, units, and ships, and seeing operations in the Balkans and Gulf War II. Gaining a Commission in 1993, he undertook a broad range of appointments spanning media, HR, project & programme management, aviation regulation, as well as core Front Line aircraft engineering jobs.
Having had a fantastic military career with opportunities he would never otherwise have had, upon leaving the Royal Navy in 2017, Adrian wanted to ‘give something back’ and became a Volunteer Mentor with Care after Combat. With the Covid 19 pandemic bringing even more challenges for our Veterans, he took up the offer of joining the team full-time and helped set up and develop a remote support service known as Bowman, a service which has proven a great success.
He was commissioned by the board of Trustees to undertake a strategic review of the charity at the end of 2020 and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in January 2021.
Evonne is a Veteran, having served in the Army, Intelligence Corps.
On leaving the Army Evonne worked in the Railway Industry as a Training Officer and in the charity sector as a Youth Worker, whilst also becoming involved in local politics.
Evonne spent over 20 years in local government with her last role being Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Skills. A keen volunteer Evonne was also Chair of Governors for a Primary School and Trustee of a Community Association.
Dr Jane Jones, Doctor of Health & Social Care Practice. Jane is the Clinical & Research Lead for Care after Combat, in addition Jane is also the Clinical Lead overseeing a unique partnership of services between Nottinghamshire Offender Healthcare and Care after Combat. The partnership known as Veteran Care through Custody meets the needs of military veterans who are subject to a custodial sentence.
Jane has an in-depth understanding of mental health and well-being, particularly psychological trauma, taken from a career working across specialized mental health and forensic settings. 1989 – 2000 Jane worked alongside the Armed Forces Mental Health Services in the UK and overseas providing healthcare for serving military personnel and their families. 2000 – 2017 Jane co-developed and delivered psychological programs for the National High Secure Healthcare Service for Women and Male High Secure Personality Disordered Services Rampton Hospital. This work was adopted across medium and low secure services across the UK and abroad. 2017 – Jane developed and delivers the Veteran Care through Custody service specialising in the needs of military veterans in the Justice System. This work has directly
Our Charity Presidents
Our Charity Presidents provide leadership and vision, guiding our strategic direction and ensuring we stay true to our mission.
Goose Cryer MC
President & Co-Founder
Bill Bones
Honorary President
Our Patron
Care After Combat’s charity patron is dedicated to providing support and assistance to veterans in need.
Sir Andrew Pulford
Patron
Our Charity Trustees
Our Trustees oversee our operations, ensuring we adhere to our values and operate with transparency and integrity.
David Rogers
Chairman
Brian Mair
Trustee
Jason Poole OBE
Trustee
Joanne Metcalf
Trustee
Charlotte Dodden
Trustee
Dean Fathers
Trustee
Bipon Bhakri
Trustee
Meet Our Ambassadors
Our Ambassadors play a vital role in raising awareness and advocating for our cause. They help spread our message and connect us with supporters.
Ian Campbell
Ambassador
Keith Tate MBE
Ambassador
Alistair Scott
Ambassador
Colonel John Baynham OBE
Ambassador
Paul Whitehead
Ambassador
Tina Donnelly CBE, TD DL VR FRCN
Ambassador
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