Local support for veterans
These local groups and organisations provide support to all members of the British Armed Forces - past and present and their families.
Veterans Contact Point
The Veterans Contact Point (VCP) is to be there for those who have served in any of the UK Armed Forces – Veterans, and those who live in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire area. The VCP is a service created by, staffed by and ran by veterans for veterans and their families. They provide a confidential and free service for veterans and their families living and working in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Contact them now on 02476 343793, email them or drop in to see them at the Armed Forces Centre, Horsa Building, Bentley Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5LR , Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion (RBL) is the UK's leading Armed Forces charity and one of its largest membership organisations. Members get together through the network of branches and clubs all over the country and overseas to participate in social, fundraising and welfare activities.
The RBL can provide financial, social and emotional care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces - past and present and their families. The Legion is also the national Custodian of Remembrance and safeguards the Military Covenant between the nation and its Armed Forces and is best known for the annual Poppy Appeal and its emblem the red poppy.
The Nuneaton and Stockingford Branch meet at:
- Chilvers Coton Conservative Club, Bridge Street, Nuneaton
- 8:00pm, every third Thursday of the month
Contact the branch secretary for more information: nuneaton.secretary@rbl.community
British Gurkha Veterans Association UK
The British Gurkha Veterans Association (BGVA) UK was formed in 2009 and aims to provide basic welfare support to Gurkha veterans and their families as well as all associated members from across the UK. The association now has approximately 220 active members.
Contact the association to find out about their events, what support they can offer, and for more information: