Combat Stress awards outstanding contributions to veterans’ mental health
On Thursday 27 February, more than 160 fundraisers and veteran volunteers attended Combat Stress’ annual ‘Extra Mile’ awards at the Cavalry and Guards Club in London.
The charity delivers specialist treatment and support to former service personnel across the UK with military-related trauma such as post-traumatic stress disorder, but cannot do so without support.
The event was therefore devised to celebrate and recognise the incredible selflessness and dedication of individuals, teams and companies’ whose achievements and innovative fundraising have gone above and beyond all expectation.
The winners, as follows, were presented with their awards by Giles Peel, Chairman of Combat Stress:
- Commercial partner of the Year – Stirling Timepieces
- Community event of the Year – The Longest Day Picnic.
- Corporate charity champion of the Year – Sarah Chapman
- Endurance fundraiser of the Year – Finley Burkitt
- Fundraiser of the Year – Matt Lamb & Richard Baldwin
- Fundraising event of the Year – AA Commemorative Military Road Run
- Fundraising team of the Year – Band of Brothers & The Rushdenites
- Outstanding contribution award – Tudor Capital
- Regional fundraiser of the Year – Jeremy Prescott
- Veteran advocate of the Year – Steve Pountney
- Veteran ambassador of the Year – Clare Hearl
- Veteran storyteller of the Year – Dale Garner
- Volunteer of the Year – Andrew Christie
- Young fundraiser of the Year – Sophie Robb
Robert Marsh, Director of Fundraising at Combat Stress, said: “Those who were recipients of our 2024 Awards, have shown exceptional and inspirational selflessness, bravery, resilience and determination to help support the life-changing difference we make. We were delighted to have the opportunity to recognise their efforts.
“No other charity does what we do. Combat Stress provides the most comprehensive veteran mental health treatment service in the UK, but we could not continue to do so without everything that every single one of our supporters do for us and the veterans who seek our help. And for that, we are eternally grateful.”
