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Backwoods Barn Jam Round up
From 14-16th July 2023, 500 Bikers, campers and charity supporters descended on the woods at Slates Farm, Market Rasen for a weekend of music and fundraising for Care after Combat. The Backwoods Barn Jam was created in 2022 by Jake Newman and Grot Davis who, both...
Former RAF Police Dog Handler Finds Mindfulness Through Art
In a tale of personal transformation, David*, a former Royal Air Force Police Dog handler has discovered help through the power of painting during his time in prison. Having served just over nine years behind bars, David’s artistic talent has flourished, earning him...
Thank you National Lottery Awards For All
Care after Combat is celebrating a boost to their operations thanks to the National Lottery Awards For All. Receiving a generous grant of £10,000, Care after Combat has been able to initiate a much-needed “tech-refresh” program, equipping staff with upgraded laptops...
3 Years of Wellbeing Packs!
Three years ago, the world went into lockdown, and with this so did the prisons that we work in. For everyone this was an unsettling time. For Care after Combat, we were faced with a challenge, how could we reach the veterans in custody with prisons in lockdown...
Thank you Greenwich Hospital
Care after Combat is pleased to announce the receipt of a very generous grant from Greenwich Hospital. The grant will be used to support Royal Navy and Royal Marine veterans who are currently in prison or have recently been released back into the community. This...
Thank you BNA charity
Care after Combat is excited to announce that we have received a generous donation of a Citroen Berlingo van from the BNA charity. This vehicle will be an invaluable asset in our efforts to support veterans in the justice system. The van will be used for a variety of...
Thank you Army Benevolent Fund
Care after Combat is extremely pleased to announce that we have received a very generous grant of £15,000 from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. This grant will help us to continue providing vital support to Army veterans in the justice system. We would like to extend a huge...
Care after Combat Prison Bike Ride 2023
This year, as an upgrade from the cycling event we held last year, we are taking on a tougher challenge. From 9th to 11th May 2023 Care after Combat staff and volunteers will cycle 210 miles over 3 days visiting 11 of the prisons that we work in (HMP’s Hull, Humber,...
A tribute to Gary Holden
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Holden, volunteer mentor and supporter of Care after Combat. Today, family and friends said farewell to Gary at a very moving ceremony at St Edmunds Chapel, Risby. Gary served proudly for 30 years in the...
Thank you, Veterans’ Foundation
A huge thank you, once again, to the Veterans’ Foundation for another extremely generous salary support grant to Care after Combat that will allow us to continue to increase our capacity and deliver support to even more veterans in the Justice system. Care after...
