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5 years of hard work is coming to a conclusion. The charity will still continue to provide support to veterans and Armed Forces personnel but this objective is almost complete. Whilst it is a day of reflection and remembrance it is also a day of recognition for those that have lost someone to suicide. At last there is somewhere that acknowledges those who lost their battles to mental health. We would love to see all those who have supported us over the years. There will b

With the summer holidays coming up and plans being made for trips and events please have a look at easyfundraising.org.uk. This platform is a simple way to raise funds for Elysium Memorial Foundation. It is free to join and no extra charge to you for shopping at any of the 8,000 retailers. To make it even easier if you link your card to your account you can donate in store as well as online. The range of shops supporting Easyfundraising is astronomical including Tui, booki

I had the pleasure of meeting Joanne Edwards today who with Matt Wildgoose has created a place where families under pressure can breathe again. Located in Okehampton, Coombe Head Farm provides a place where you feel you can fit in. It is not a retreat in the traditional sense, nor a programme with a fixed agenda. It is somewhere that you can relax and recharge. There is plenty to do and views that have you reaching for your camera. Jo and Matt have created a place where yo

Men’s Mental Health Week highlights the health issues that affect men, encourages greater awareness of potential concerns, and signposts ways to seek support. Running from 15th to 21st June, this year’s theme focuses on small, manageable actions that can lead to lasting change. By reducing the stigma around men’s health, we can help empower men to take responsibility for their wellbeing and ask for help when they need it. Many men find it difficult to ask for help and this

On Friday 16th June, Leyburn marketplace filled with bikers and veterans. The Black Swan pub kindly served as the meeting point, and after a piper’s send-off, the convoy set out for the National Memorial Arboretum. The weather and traffic caused a few delays, and we are deeply grateful to our Guard of Honour for enduring the rain on the motorway. Arriving at the NMA was a welcome milestone and brought us one step closer to completing our mission. We were also encouraged to se

thanks to A.D. Calvert Stone for their amazing work A great article showcasing the excellent work carried out by A.D. Calvert Architectural Stone Supplies Ltd on our memorial. to read the full article - click here Our memorial starts its journey to the National Memorial Arboretum on 12th June at 10am from Leyburn and will be escorted by a Guard of Honour of motorbikes. We are excited for this to be in it's final stages and that it will soon be in place giving people somewhe

Thank you so much to everyone who has already shown interest in joining us for the delivery of the stonework from Leyburn, North Yorkshire to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire—your support means a lot. 🙏💙 If you’d like to join us—whether you’re coming on a bike or along the route—we’ll be leaving Calvert’s Stone Yard in Leyburn at 10:00am on Friday 12th June. Where to meet (if you’re coming to the start) • Please meet at The Black Swan in Leyburn Market Place

We are so excited to announce that the stones for the memorial will be making their way to the National Memorial Arboretum on the 12th June 2026. With the construction team breaking ground on the 1st June and the stones travelling on the 12th we are finally nearing the end of this epic journey. We have been blown away by the response from riders for our Guard of Honour to accompany the stones and if you are interested in joining the Guard of Honour or want to wave us on plea

If you’re at the Army vs. Navy game this weekend, Edward Mackenzie—the founder of the Elysium Memorial Foundation—will be there as well. Please look out for him in the red hoodie. If you spot him, come say hello! 👋 #armyvsnavy #twickenham #ElysiumMemorialFoundation #veterans #rugby

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest venture, a charity raffle, giving everyone the chance to win fantastic prizes while supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the raffle will go towards our ongoing mission of veteran to veteran support. Help us to continue to provide support for veterans and their mental health. Go to our website and join our raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Good luck! https://www.elysiummemorial.co.uk/raffle #charity #donati

Following on from being awarded the Armed Forces Covenant we have now secured our place in the Defence Employment Recognition Scheme. We are thrilled to be included in this scheme and it shows our continued dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community. As we move forward with our memorial we look to the ongoing mission of Elysium Memorial Foundation in supporting veterans who may need a bit of help when they are at their lowest. We are connecting with other charities

Easyfundraising is a simple way to raise funds for Elysium Memorial Foundation. It is free to join and no extra charge to you for shopping at any of the 8,000 retailers. To make it even easier if you link your card to your account you can donate in store as well as online. The range of shops supporting Easyfundraising is astronomical and one of our supporters has raised an extra £100 a year, just by going through Easyfundraising to shop at Amazon, JustEat, B&Q and Moneysupe

We are pleased to add Veterans Mental Health Crisis cards to our support of veterans. These cards provide a quick and easy way to establish contacts, medication and support for veterans who are suffering from any mental health issues arising from service. We are rolling these cards out nationwide and if you think your charity or organisation could benefit from having these cards accessible to those in need then please get in touch. #veteranssupportingveterans #veteranment

Elysium Memorial Foundation is now a registered charity in Scotland. Previously only registered in England & Wales we can now extend our reach and offer veteran to veteran support in Scotland as well. This is a huge opportunity for us to be able to fundraise and spread the word of our memorial across more of the UK. If you live or work in Scotland and want to be able to fundraise or raise awareness please get in touch and we will help in any way we can. #veterantoveteransupp

We are thrilled to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant and have been awarded the AFC logo, banner and inclusion in their register. The Armed Forces Covenants is a UK-wide pledge ensuring fair treatment for service personnel, veterans, and their families. It is a promise that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, including the bereaved, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communiti

The Brotherhood Charity are taking on the huge challenge of walking 200 miles from Warminster to Anfield. They are setting off on February 24 th at 0400hrs and plan to do it in 5 days. 5 days sleeping out, no comfort or shortcuts. The Brotherhood are there to support veterans who are still fighting battles nobody sees. Check out their Tiktok page for further information and if you can join them, even if it is only for a little bit or sponsor them on this amazing challenge.

If anyone is interested the link to the full interview video is attached. It was great to chat to Joe and get some positive feedback on the work that we do with Elysium Memorial Foundation. #bfbs #mentalhealth #veteransmentalhealth

Following on from the generous grant from BFBS I was invited to do an interview with Totally Connected’s Joe Carden. The opportunity to get the word out to all the BFBS listeners was not to be missed and the interview was aired yesterday. There have been several reels on social media but if you want to hear the full interview see the link below and my interview starts at around 2hrs 23 minutes into the show. https://www.bfbs.com/radio/catchup/totally-connected?episode=20

We are extremely lucky to have received a grant from BFBS the Big Salute recently and our charity is now showcased on their website raising our profile. The charity has been awarded a couple of grants now including Veterans Awards and Veterans Foundation donations. We cannot express how thankful we are to these organisations for recognising our charity as a worthwhile cause and helping us to get closer to our target. The application is now in with the National Memorial Arbor

A recent article on ITV has highlighted the impact of Blast Exposure on veterans. The death of Wayne Mallon who served 24 years in the Royal Artillery has been deemed by the coroner to be as a result of Blast Exposure. Although discharged from the Army with significant hearing loss he was otherwise in good health. The headaches started soon after and were mild to start with but built over time leaving Wayne with terrible pain, mood swings and changes to his character. F