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The best volunteering happens when it comes from the heart.

When you support a cause you truly care about, you’re not just changing someone else’s life - it changes yours too.

Whether you’ve served, love someone who has, or simply want to give back to those who did, your support can make a real difference.

Take the first step to becoming a volunteer today by tapping the link in our bio. 🔗

In just over a week we will be in Bangor, Wales, for the latest in our Community Sports Series.

Do you fancy giving it a go?

The weekend is designed for all backgrounds and abilities across the whole armed forces community - bring your family along and enjoy a fun-filled weekend of sports and fellowship.

Fill out the form via @helpforheroes link in bio to get started.

#Sports #SportsRecovery #Rehabilitation #CommunitySportsSeries #Helpforheroes

During Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May), we’re reminding every ex-servicewoman that support is within reach.

Jean’s message is simple: support is here, and you don’t have to face things alone.

If you’re ready to talk, we’re here to help you find the peace you deserve.

See how we can help @helpforheroes link in bio. 🔗

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #WomenInTheArmedForces #ForcesFemales #ExServiceWomenSupport #MentalHealthSupport

Did you know that May is National Walking Month? 🚶‍♂️🌿

It’s the perfect excuse to slow down, step outside and enjoy the simple benefits of a good walk.🙌

Taking part in a Heroes Hike is a great way to do just that, while also showing your support for the Armed Forces community.

To celebrate Walking Month, you can get 40% off your hike registration with the code WALK40. Tap the link in @helpforheroes bio to grab yours! 🔗

If you’ve been thinking about getting outdoors a bit more, this could be the perfect place to start.

Tell us who you’re bringing along for the walk? 👇

Help for Heroes is a registered charity, also registered with the Fundraising Regulator.

Content warning: Discussion of PTSD

As Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) reminds us, mental health doesn’t just affect the person struggling. It affects the people who love them, too.

Chris’s husband, Gareth, served in the British Army for 35 years and became a leading bomb disposal expert.

Over time, Chris watched the impact of his deployments take hold. But when Gareth finally reached out to Help for Heroes, everything began to change.

If you’re struggling with your mental health, we can help you find the peace you deserve.

We’re ready, when you’re ready.

See how we can help @helpforheroes link in bio. 🔗

#militaryfamilies #mentalhealthawarenessweek #armedforcesuk #ptsd #trauma

Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that small moments matter.
A coffee. A conversation. Feeling part of something.

That's why we’re launching three new Hero Cafés in partnership with the Tesco Armed Forces Network💚

📍The Café in Tesco Nottingham Hucknall Extra (19 May)
📍The Café in Tesco Wrexham Extra (20 May)
📍The Café in Tesco Springhill Superstore (2 June)
⏰ 10am–12pm

These will be taking place in The Cafés in Tesco. A welcoming space for veterans, serving personnel and their families to connect, chat, feel supported, and grab a free brew.

You're always welcome.

Click the link in our bio to find your nearest Help for Heroes Cafe! 🔗

After being medically discharged from the Royal Navy in 2005 and diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Michelle says she “literally sat at home waiting for my body to stop working.”

Everything changed when Michelle visited a veterans’ hub. She found support from Help for Heroes. And then, swimming.

Taking to the water each week with Veterans’ Community Nurse, Claire, has made a massive difference to her life.

Operation Swim is back this June. Pick your distance, dive in and help change lives.

Read more about Michelle’s story and find out how to get involved with Operation Swim @helpforheroes link in bio. 🔗

Help for Heroes is a registered charity, also registered with the Fundraising Regulator.

After being medically discharged from the Royal Navy in 2005 and diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Michelle says she “literally sat at home waiting for my body to stop working.”

Everything changed when Michelle visited a veterans’ hub. She found support from Help for Heroes. And then, swimming.

Taking to the water each week with Veterans’ Community Nurse, Claire, has made a massive difference to her life.

Operation Swim is back this June. Pick your distance, dive in and help change lives.

Read more about Michelle’s story and find out how to get involved with Operation Swim @helpforheroes link in bio. 🔗

Help for Heroes is a registered charity, also registered with the Fundraising Regulator.

Content warning: Discussion of PTSD

During Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May), we’re acknowledging the quieter, slower ways trauma can take hold.

For Gareth, PTSD didn’t arrive in a single moment. It gathered over the years. From the things he witnessed in service, the emotions he pushed down, and the weight he believed he had to carry alone.

When he reached out to Hidden Wounds, he found people who understood what service can leave behind.

If PTSD or other mental health challenges are shaping your life, you don’t have to face them by yourself.

You deserve peace, and support is here.

See how we can help @helpforheroes link in bio. 🔗

Content warning: Discussion of PTSD

11 – 17 May is Mental Health Awareness Week. Gareth’s story reminds us why these conversations matter.

“I wasn't a failure, I wasn't someone who couldn't cope with stress, I just coped with a lot of it, and it had literally broken me.”

For 35 years, Gareth carried his trauma like a suitcase.

When it became too heavy, he finally reached out to Hidden Wounds, our mental health therapy service.

If you’ve been carrying more than you should, we can help.

Explore mental health support @helpforheroes link in bio. 🔗

Today on International Nurses Day, we recognise the vital role military nurses play in supporting our Armed Forces. 💙

From the Crimean War to today’s deployments and recovery centres, their work has always been essential. They operate in high-pressure environments, delivering expert care when it matters most.

They’re not just skilled clinicians; they provide reassurance, stability, and respect in some of the toughest situations.

At Help for Heroes, we see the long-term impact of that care, supporting veterans as they recover and rebuild their lives.

We’d like to hear from you 💬
Have you or someone you know been treated by a military nurse? What did that experience mean to you?

#InternationalNursesDay #HelpForHeroes #MilitaryNurses #ArmedForces #ThankYouNurses

“I think what you see in life stays with you; it's not something that you can forget.”

Gareth’s story isn’t unique. Thousands of veterans are still fighting their own battles. We’re here to change that.

Join our mission @helpforheroes link in bio to help them find the peace they deserve.

We’re incredibly proud of Sue Warner, a Belfast-based veteran and former Royal Navy nurse, and one of our inspiring ambassadors, who continues to show what strength, resilience, and community can achieve.

After sustaining life-changing injuries in Afghanistan, Sue faced a long road through physical recovery, PTSD and depression. But through determination and the power of sport, she rebuilt her confidence, went on to win medals at the Invictus Games, and found a renewed sense of purpose.

This August, she’ll take on the Superhero Tri at Dorney Lake and will be honoured with a prestigious Golden Cape for her achievements and ongoing support for others 💫

“I’m nervous… but I’m determined to cross the finish line on my own two feet.”

Sue, we’re with you every step of the way 💙