Fundraising News

Army Central Fund continue to support Defence Medical Welfare Service

DMWS are delighted to announce that Army Central Fund have awarded further funds to support our Welfare Services across the UK and our National Response Helpline. Thanks to Army Central Fund, we will continue to deliver crucial support to Army Serving personnel, reservists, and their family members.... Read more

DMWS 80th Year: SSgt Dewa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on a treadmill in support of DMWS

As DMWS celebrate 80 years of supporting the frontline, our staff are committed to marking the occasion with a challenge. Staff are set to participate in a range of events across the UK and Cyprus as part of the 80th celebrations, made up of the Ultra Marathon and 80,000 Steps Challenge. On Tuesday... Read more

DMWS to support homeless veterans in partnership with Veterans Housing Scotland thanks to AFCFT

DMWS are proud to have been awarded crucial funds from AFCFT under the Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme. In collaboration with Veterans Housing Scotland, an Edinburgh-based charity who provide affordable rented homes and wraparound for disabled veterans, both organisations will work together... Read more

DMWS 80th Year: Charity worker Geoff Ingram takes on Ultra Marathon in support of DMWS

As DMWS celebrate 80 years of supporting the frontline, our staff are committed to marking the occasion with a challenge. Staff are set to participate in a range of events across the UK and Cyprus as part of the 80th celebrations, made up of the Ultra Marathon and 80,000 Steps Challenge. Geoff Ingra... Read more

AFCFT award DMWS funding to support needs of LGBT+ veterans in response to Review

On 19 July 2023, the Prime Minister and Defence Secretary apologised on behalf of the British state for the historic treatment of LGBT+ personnel, following the publication of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review which investigated the military’s pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the Armed Forc... Read more

RAFBF continue to support DMWS with additional grant for RAF beneficiaries

DMWS are delighted to have been awarded further funding from The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. The funding will help support veterans with a wide number of issues and concerns and help us to both reduce social isolation and provide support with independent living. The Fund have been long-time sup... Read more

DMWS 80th Year: Charity worker Siobonne Brewster takes on Ultra Marathon in support of DMWS

As DMWS celebrate 80 years of supporting the frontline, our staff are committed to marking the occasion with a challenge. Staff are set to participate in a range of events across the UK and Cyprus as part of the 80th celebrations, made up of the Ultra Marathon and 80,000 Steps Challenge. Siobonne Br... Read more

DMWS 80th Year: Charity worker Collette Beeson takes on Ultra Marathon in support of DMWS

As DMWS celebrate 80 years of supporting the frontline, our staff are committed to marking the occasion with a challenge. Staff are set to participate in a range of events across the UK and Cyprus as part of the 80th celebrations, made up of the Ultra Marathon and 80,000 Steps Challenge. Collette Be... Read more

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity continue to support DMWS with £200,000 grant towards expansion of services

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity have generously awarded Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) £200,000 to help boost the support available throughout the UK. We know that Army personnel and their families can face considerable disruption and uncertainty due to lengthy deployments. In addition, whilst... Read more

DMWS 80th Year: Charity worker Jess Liston takes on Ultra Marathon in support of DMWS

As DMWS celebrate 80 years of supporting the frontline in 2023, staff across the UK and Cyprus have committed to marking the occasion with a challenge. Staff are set to participate in a range of events as part of the 80th celebrations, made up of the Ultra Marathon and 80,000 Steps Challenge. Jess L... Read more