Scotty's Little Soldiers

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a national charity that supports children and young people, aged 0 to 25, who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. Support is available whether the parent was serving or a veteran at the time of their death, and regardless of the cause - including through illness, accident, suicide or while on active duty. Scotty’s also offers pre-bereavement support from the point a parent is given a terminal diagnosis and continues until the young person’s 25th birthday.  

The charity was founded in 2010 by Army widow Nikki Scott, following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, in Afghanistan. Scotty’s ensures bereaved military children and their families are supported, empowered, and never alone.  

Scotty’s support is delivered through three Family Programmes: 

The SMILES Programme is about fun and engagement and offers fun activities, gifts, group events and respite breaks to bring joy and connection.  

• The SUPPORT Programme provides emotional and mental health support and includes 1:1 pre- and post-bereavement counselling, and helping families navigate housing, pensions and other entitlements.  

• The STRIDES Programme supports education and personal development. It removes barriers to education, supports personal development and provides resources and training to teachers.  

Scotty’s uses an evidence-based approach with measurable outcomes. The charity gives hundreds of bereaved military children a voice, raises awareness of their unique challenges, and helps them feel part of a supportive community.  

Official Website: Scotty’s Little Soldiers (Armed Forces Parental Loss Charity)

CONTACT:

Email: hello@scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk

Telephone: 08000 928 571

Address:

Scotty’s Little Soldiers,

PO Box 1273

King's Lynn DO

PE30 9HD

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