VOS launches new Thrive Together South East ‘One Network’ platform
More than 50 organisations supporting veterans across the South East came together earlier this month (22nd July) for the launch of the new ‘One Network’ online platform, designed to help professionals who support veterans and their families connect across the region. As the portfolio lead organisation for the Thrive Together South East Partnership in Mind […]
VOS Proud Recipients of Certificate of Commitment to The Seafarer Pledge
Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) were delighted to receive our Certificate of Commitment to The Seafarer Pledge from the Merchant Navy Welfare Board. This marks an important moment for our charity, which was established after the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War – a conflict in 1982 in which more than 100 Merchant Navy ships were taken […]
VOS Celebrates its 18th Birthday!
Contributed by our Chief Executive at VOS, Ian Millen. This week Veterans Outreach Support is celebrating its Eighteenth birthday! That is a milestone worth celebrating in any life, and for a charity, it carries a particular sense of meaning. It is a moment to reflect on how far we have come, to thank everyone who […]
New VALOUR-Recognised Centre Opens to Support Solent Veterans and their Families
Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) has officially opened this week as a VALOUR-recognised centre, bringing government-backed support to veterans and their families across the Solent region as part of the programme’s first national rollout. VALOUR is the Ministry of Defence’s new £50M national programme, delivered by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA), designed to improve access […]
Armed Forces Day 2026 Events for Veterans (Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant, Isle of Wight)
Armed Forces Day is here again – a perfect chance to celebrate and honour the incredible men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. From those currently serving to their families and veterans, it’s an opportunity to show our appreciation for their dedication and sacrifice! Armed Forces Day (AFD) is officially observed on […]
VOS receives generous donation from IFA2
Veterans Outreach Support’ (VOS) is delighted to announce a generous donation of £5,000 from National Grid as IFA2 marks five years since it became operational. Building and operating an interconnector takes the dedication of hundreds of people and thousands of hours of work. At IFA2, military veterans have been an important part of that effort, […]
Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Funds Vital Support Services for Veterans in Portsmouth and Solent Region
Veterans Outreach Support’ (VOS) has received £81,000 funding from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) to deliver welfare, wellbeing and mental health services, supporting Royal Navy and Royal Marines veterans in Portsmouth and the Solent region. The project will enable us to continue to provide support to our local veterans and their immediate […]
From the Falklands to Finding Hope: Nigel Turner’s Story
Nigel Turner is a retired Royal Navy veteran and Veterans Outreach Support’ (VOS) service user who grew up in Rugby near Coventry where most of his friends went into local industry, but he wanted something different. After visiting the Navy Recruiting Office in Coventry and getting his parents’ consent, he completed the medical and paperwork […]
From the forces to the Isle of Wight: Kevin Jones’ journey
Veterans Outreach Support’ (VOS) member and Army Veteran, Kevin Jones from the Isle of Wight shares his story with us! Kevin Jones began his military career on June 5, 1979, when he joined the Junior Leaders Royal Corps of Transport. He served in the regular Army until 1988 before transitioning straight into the Reserves. After […]
VOS and its consortium partners awarded £1 Million to Lead Solent VALOUR Recognised Centre
Veterans Outreach Support (VOS), together with its consortium partners is delighted to announce the award of £1 million to lead the Solent VALOUR Recognised Centre (VRC) programme. This is part of the UK’s first ever network of government-funded veteran support centres, reinforcing success by building upon VOS’s existing centre in Portsmouth, and supporting the wider […]
