Veterans in Communities (VIC) is an Armed Forces charity established in 2012 to support the Armed Forces Community (The Armed Force Community is defined as those who are serving, ex-service men and women, their families) and members of the emergency services living in the North-west.
VIC supports veterans and their families who are experiencing/ or had experienced difficulties making the adjustment from military to civilian life difficult, whether through health or transitioning back into 'Civvy Street'.
We recognise thousands return home different than when they left. Unfortunately some feel they are unable to ‘Fit’ into civilian life after their experiences and being away for so long from families, friends and the communities they grew up in. They leave as very highly skilled men and women and the training and experiences aren’t always needed in civilian life as the military culture is so different and VIC believes that veterans helping veterans can achieve can do much to bring about a successful return to civilian life. We also recognise that those working in the emergency services who may have served themselves or have similar experiences to those who have served, and we extended our services to include them.
Our Peer Support activities and projects are being delivered by veterans for veterans. Our community projects, outdoor activities and outreach services have been designed and developed by VIC members. Although many of our members have served in the Armed Forces or Emergency Services or have an association with the Armed Forces through family, VIC is not exclusive to veterans and their families, and many of our Peer Support activities include those who haven't served.
It is through the shared experiences of our members and their families that individuals are able to move forward at a pace that best suits them. This ensures they continue to get support and can support each other. Our members are an integral element of VIC. They are the backbone of what we do here at VIC.
VIC supports veterans and their families who are experiencing/ or had experienced difficulties making the adjustment from military to civilian life difficult, whether through health or transitioning back into 'Civvy Street'.
We recognise thousands return home different than when they left. Unfortunately some feel they are unable to ‘Fit’ into civilian life after their experiences and being away for so long from families, friends and the communities they grew up in. They leave as very highly skilled men and women and the training and experiences aren’t always needed in civilian life as the military culture is so different and VIC believes that veterans helping veterans can achieve can do much to bring about a successful return to civilian life. We also recognise that those working in the emergency services who may have served themselves or have similar experiences to those who have served, and we extended our services to include them.
Our Peer Support activities and projects are being delivered by veterans for veterans. Our community projects, outdoor activities and outreach services have been designed and developed by VIC members. Although many of our members have served in the Armed Forces or Emergency Services or have an association with the Armed Forces through family, VIC is not exclusive to veterans and their families, and many of our Peer Support activities include those who haven't served.
It is through the shared experiences of our members and their families that individuals are able to move forward at a pace that best suits them. This ensures they continue to get support and can support each other. Our members are an integral element of VIC. They are the backbone of what we do here at VIC.
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On Friday 16th June 2017 St Mary’s Church in Rawtenstall will be hosting ‘Veterans & Voices’, a benefit concert in aid of the Veterans In Communities Charity.
The concert promises to be an amazing musical experience that will bring veterans, voices and the community together to celebrate music and raise funds to support the work of the Veterans In Communities Charity. Pete Sweetmore will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening, and will be introducing a plethora of musical talent and styles. The concert will be launched by the Wonderful Things Children’s Community Choir, which brings children from local schools together especially for the concert. They will be performing well-known songs from the shows The Haslingden and Helmshore Brass Band will be taking you back to the 30’s and 40’s performing a programme of songs from the ‘Big Band’ era Sarah Dennis, ‘The Veteran’s Sweetheart’ will be performing a programme of ‘Show Stopping Nostalgia’ songs The Veterans In Communities Singing Group will be performing their programme of popular songs, including modern, classic, gospel and Rock ‘n Roll Tickets for the concert are just £5, and are available from Tracy Keir on Tel: 01706 833180. Refreshments will be available on the night. |
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You can support Veterans In Communities by making a small donation. All donations will go towards the cost of our range of activities that we offer to veterans and their families.
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VIC recognise that without your support we would not be able to deliver the range of services to ex-service personnel and their families.
The range of activities we provide are at no cost to those undertaking them and the social inclusion activities are funded through donations only. If you would like to make a difference by making a donation to help support us please donate through our donation page. 
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World Record Dive 2017
Mark Colman, an ex Royal Engineers who is the unofficial world record holder for staying underwater for over four days, is making another attempt to beat his record and become the official World Record holder on the 18th June 2017.
He has nominated VIC as one of the four charities, alongside Pilgrims Bandits, Soldiers off the Streets and a Canadian charity Little Troopers. Mark is hoping to raise £1,000,000 Mark needs as much support as possible, so please share this and show your support. Mark is keeping a blog with all the latest news Follow Mark on his World Record Dive 2017 blog You can also follow Mark on his Facebook page World Record Dive Challenge 2017 In Aid Of Our Forces Veterans And Families |
VIC Mission Statement
'To ensure that ex-service personnel and their families return, belong and prosper in the communities'
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