Author: cheryl Soutar

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, […]

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 […]

Catching up with one of our ‘The Page Turners’ VOS Book Club members!

For nearly 18 months, Veterans Outreach Support’ (VOS)‘The Page Turners’ VOS Book Club has brought together a close-knit group of book lovers who meet regularly to chat, share their thoughts on the book of the month and enjoy great conversation about everything in between! It’s a fantastic way to connect with like-minded people in the local […]

VOS Awarded £60K by The People’s Postcode Lottery!

Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) has been awarded £60,000 thanks to the People’s Postcode Lottery players. This award comes as part of the £1 million Millionaire Street prize in Gosport, alongside several Gosport residents. It will enable VOS to continue to provide support across Portsmouth and the wider Solent region, including the Isle of Wight. This […]

Lee Baker: A Royal Navy Veteran’s Journey to Better Mental Health and Wellbeing

Lee Baker, VOS Service User and Royal Navy Veteran

It is ‘Time to Talk Day’ – the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It is a chance to listen, share and talk about what really matters. Royal Navy Veteran and Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) service user, Lee Baker, took the first step towards better mental health by seeking help and talking openly and honestly about his struggles […]

Veterans Outreach Support Wins Shaping Portsmouth ‘Armed Forces Community’ 2026 Award

Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) is excited to share the news that we won the Shaping Portsmouth Award 2026 in the ‘Armed Forces Community’ category. This award was announced on Friday, 16th January at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference.  This flagship event was once again held at Portsmouth Guildhall – where VOS joined other local businesses, leader’s, charities […]