Veterans monthly support drop-ins & socials at Sanford House SN 11HE.
The drop-ins offer veterans a safe space to connect, share experiences and access valuable resources in a friendly and supportive environment.
Voluntary Action Swindon has a dedicated Veteran support navigator who will be on hand to provide assistance with any queries or concerns and guide you towards the relevant services.
We previously delivered a digital skills workshop to Veterans, which ended in December 2024.
These sessions were funded through The Good Things Foundation Digital Inclusion Network and were aimed at enhancing confidence with technology.
Veteran Support Events
For our upcoming veteran drop in sessions, and any other events we have, please click on the first image below.
Veterans monthly support drop-ins & socials at Sanford House SN1 1HE.
The drop-ins offer veterans a safe space to connect, share experience s and access valuable resources and Service Providers in a friendly and supportive environment. Supported by our funder The Veterans’ Foundation, Voluntary Action Swindon has a dedicated Veteran Support Navigator who will be on hand to assist with any queries or concerns and guide you towards the relevant services.
- The Veterans Support Drop-in is held every last Tuesday of the month and is located at Sanford House, Swindon SN1 1HE.
- The times for the drop-ins are 11:30-14:30. Veterans are welcome to come along, stay for the whole session or just drop in and leave when needed.
- During the veteran’s drop-in, there is a selection of complementary refreshments available which are suitable for most dietary requirements.
- Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ak7udHgYogSrZM439
News
New Veteran Support Navigator –
We welcome Chris having served 22 years and reaching the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1 and over 15 years working in the charity sector.
“I am looking forward to building on the great work already done. We are justifiably proud of being one of 60 similar organisations in UK who offer vital services to veterans and serving over 9500 veterans here in Swindon”
New Project –
We are proud to launch our new project Serve2Serve.
Willowbrook View Care Home –
We are building ideas to help veterans use their valuable skills within the local community. One of the projects currently being planned is helping dementia patients in a brand-new luxury care home to benefit from conversations and story telling with veterans.
- Veterans Update March 2025Voluntary Action Swindon continues to provide veterans in Swindon a vital service. The drop-ins continue to grow each month with February being our busiest drop-in to date. We had a fantastic turnout from veterans accessing support, advice and friendships. Februarys… Read more: Veterans Update March 2025
- Veterans December 2024 UpdateVeterans December Update 2024 – Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Digital Skills Sessions for Veterans – Programme Completed Veterans Christmas Meal 2024 Our Veteran’s support navigator Katie concluded the final Veterans digital skills session on Tuesday 17th December 2024. The programme consisted… Read more: Veterans December 2024 Update
- Veterans Update September 2024Veterans Update September 2024 Recently our veterans enjoyed a day trip to Oxford Castle and Prison with thanks to the Zurich’s Summer challenge. The trip was a huge success, it was a fascinating day exploring the historic site, learning about… Read more: Veterans Update September 2024
Quarterly Results
July 2025 – September 2025
Want to get involved?
If you would like to get involved in any of the activities that we are providing, then please get in touch using the details below.
We are always looking to enhance and develop the support on offer across Swindon so if you have an idea of how we could do this please get in touch.
Please email our Veterans Support Navigator Chris Offord on Chris.Offord@vas-swindon.org.
Outside of these hours please email info@vas-swindon.org or call us on 01793 538398.
Funding Provided By
We’re proud to be a Silver Award holder of The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. For further information on this scheme you can visit the Ministry of Defence webpage here