Friends of Brooke House

The ‘Be a Friend’ of Brooke House are individuals who choose to support our work in a simple and meaningful way. Every contribution, whether big or small, helps us continue supporting those who have suffered as they have served us.

You can choose to give once or to donate regularly. A monthly standing order, at whatever level feels right, helps us plan for the future and sustain our services. You are always free to change or stop your support at any time.

Together, we can create a community of care and support.

Contact Us on Tel: 028 8953 1223 or Email: info@brookehouse.co.uk

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity

National charity of the British Army. Here for soldiers, veterans and their immediate families, for life.

Blesma

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, is dedicated to assisting serving and ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limb loss or the use of a limb, an eye or loss of sight in the honourable service of our country.

Blind Veterans UK

Rebuilding veterans’ lives after sight loss.

Combat Stress

Combat Stress helps former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. It provides specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict to give them hope and a future.

Ely Centre

The Ely Centre is a Registered Charity specialising in the provision of multi-disciplinary support services for civilians, security force personnel and their families, who have experienced bereavement and injury as a result of the “Troubles”.

Not Forgotten Association

The Not Forgotten Association puts the fun and enjoyment back into the lives of those who have proudly served with the British military & are now suffering.

RAF Benevolent Fund

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the Royal Air Force’s leading welfare charity, providing financial, practical and emotional support to serving and former members of the RAF – regardless of rank – as well as their partners and dependents.

Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans, and their families.

Royal Naval Benevolent Trust

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust provides financial assistance and support to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their families in times of need.

Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity

The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity exists to support sailors, marines and their families, for life.

SSAFA

UK Charity providing welfare & support for those serving in the British Armed Forces, veterans and military families.

Veterans UK

Veterans UK administers the armed forces pension schemes and compensation payments for those injured or bereaved through service. Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence.

RUC GC - PSNI Benevolent Fund

To support ex-members of the RUC GC, police widows, dependants, injured and disabled police officers, as well as members of the PSNI who find themselves experiencing financial hardship or difficulty. In all instances, a case of need must be identified.

Local Voluntary Welfare Groups

The Local Voluntary Welfare Groups are local proactive individuals who come together for the benefits of social, welfare and the leisure time activities of all participants. The RUCGC-PSNI Benevolent Fund support the 28 groups dispersed throughout Northern Ireland and provide financial assistance towards running costs coupled by grants for events. Should you wish to become a member or enquire about their activities please contact the Benevolent Fund on 02890 764200 for local contact details.

Wounded Police and Families Association

The Management Committee of the WPFA, all of whom are volunteers, are committed to helping our members (the victims) by representing their interests at many Government meetings.

Police Care

The Police Care’ provides welfare support and financial assistance to officers who have been incapacitated as a result of a physical or psychological injury on duty, and to the families of those officers who have lost their lives in the line of their police work. We offer Assistance Grants which can be used for a wide range of purposes, Educational Bursaries for young adults (16-24) and Bereavement Grants to assist in the immediate aftermath of an officer being killed on duty. Both Assistance Grants and Educational Bursaries are dependent upon family income.

Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust

The Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust exists to assist retired and retiring officers to recognise their potential, identify opportunities, set and achieve their objective and enjoy optimum mental and physical wellbeing beyond policing.

Northern Ireland Retired Police Officers’ Association

The role of the organisation is “Improving the Lives of Retired Police Officers in Northern Ireland”.

Disabled Police Officers Association

Membership is open to all members who have suffered serious injury whilst on duty with the RUC/PSNI or as a result of their service. The admission criteria are Injury on Duty assessed at 35% – Industrial Injuries 20% – all applicants must produce documentary evidence of injury at the time of application.

RUC GC Foundation

The Foundation was created by virtue of Section 70 of the Police (NI) Act 2000 for the purpose of ‘marking the sacrifices and honouring the achievements of the Royal Ulster Constabulary’.

Northern Ireland Police Fund

The role of the Fund is to provide care and financial assistance to police officers and ex-officers who have been injured or disabled as a direct result of terrorism, and to the widows, widowers and families of police officers killed or injured through terrorism. This includes PSNI officers who may be killed or injured in the future in this way. We support our clients through our schemes which are designed to enable them to enjoy a quality of life in their home and make a positive long-term impact on their circumstances.