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How does your village, town, city show their support of Remembrance Day?  As we come up to the moving ceremony at the Cenotaph and parades throughout the country, we wonder how that sense of pride and honour is shown in your local area.  Many places have amazing swathes of hand-crafted poppies on buildings, lamp posts and gardens.  As you drive through these areas you are filled with a sense of gratitude for their hard work and their steadfast show of support to our fallen he

There has always been a special bond between humans and animals, this is even greater now with a rise in therapy and emotional support animals.  These unsung heroes have also played a huge part in conflicts throughout the world and history. As we come up to Remembrance Sunday where we honour our fallen let us take a moment to also honour the animals that have contributed so much. The PDSA Dickin Medal is the highest award any animal can receive whilst serving in military conf

Following the recent news on the sad loss of Ricky Hatton we are reminded that it doesn’t matter if someone looks like they have it all together or a great life, mental health illness can still remain hidden.  There are many celebrities that suffer with depression, anxiety and PTSD, Robin Williams, Lady Gaga, Adele, Dwayne Johnson and Ariana Grande to name but a few proving the point that you are not alone and that mental health illness does not discriminate. There is so much

I thought I had done remembrance services before and didn’t see how this could be so different.  However, with the help of Jeff, Fin and...

Thank you very much to those who nominated me for the @veteransawards last night. I amazingly won bronze in the Inspiration of the year...

A newly formed charity dedicated to supporting military craftsmanship centres on empowering veterans through craftsmanship initiatives...

Suicide is a topic that too often lingers in silence, tightly wrapped in stigma and misunderstanding. Yet, it is a reality that touches...

Normandy’s first fully inclusive gîte, designed specifically for disabled guests, carers, families and friends is set in the quiet town...

The RCA Trust, formerly known as Renfrew Council on Alcohol, is an addictions charity based in Paisley Scotland and has been around since...

Today marks the birthday of Michael Mackenzie, father and  co-founder of Elysium Memorial Foundation.   My father was passionate about...

We are thrilled to announce that Ed Mackenzie has made it through to the shortlisted finalists of the English Veterans Awards, this year...

Over the months of September & October the Baton of Hope is working its way across the country bringing the focus on suicide and it’s...

We are thrilled that Marine & Cargo, a small haulage company in Buckinghamshire, have been incredibly kind in supporting our charity by...

Thank you to Alex Findlay and the veterans from the Royal Highland Fusiliers, Queen’s Own Highlanders and Gordon Highlanders who raised a...

Well done to the Lionesses for their remarkable performance. They have truly demonstrated the power of teamwork and dedication on the...

I am very excited to announce that after being nominated for the Mental Health & Wellbeing champion’s award by the Catterick Garrison...

Neurodiverse Community Catterick —a celebration of the individuals, carers, professionals, and organisations making a positive impact in...

Easyfundraising.org.uk is the easiest way to support Elysium Memorial Foundation. As the summer holidays start and some last-minute...

The loss of another friend recently has reminded me of the importance of a memorial to those who have lost their lives to suicide.  The...

Alex Findlay has very kindly taken Elysium Memorial Foundation as his chosen charity for a Fort William Park Run this weekend. Alex...