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Ride to the Wall - a remembrance service like no other.
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...
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Oct 111 min read


Supporting veterans’ mental health through woodworking and community connection
A newly formed charity dedicated to supporting military craftsmanship centres on empowering veterans through craftsmanship initiatives...
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Sep 291 min read


Shining a Light: Raising Awareness of Suicide
Suicide is a topic that too often lingers in silence, tightly wrapped in stigma and misunderstanding. Yet, it is a reality that touches...
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Sep 31 min read


Addictions and the help available
The RCA Trust, formerly known as Renfrew Council on Alcohol, is an addictions charity based in Paisley Scotland and has been around since...
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Aug 261 min read


English Veterans Awards - Shortlisted Finalist!
We are thrilled to announce that Ed Mackenzie has made it through to the shortlisted finalists of the English Veterans Awards, this year...
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Aug 191 min read


Baton of Hope - Stand up to suicide
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...
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Aug 131 min read


Taking EMF on the road
We are thrilled that Marine & Cargo, a small haulage company in Buckinghamshire, have been incredibly kind in supporting our charity by...
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Aug 41 min read


Alex's Park Run update
Thank you to Alex Findlay and the veterans from the Royal Highland Fusiliers, Queen’s Own Highlanders and Gordon Highlanders who raised a...
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Jul 301 min read


Award update - Winner!
I am very excited to announce that after being nominated for the Mental Health & Wellbeing champion’s award by the Catterick Garrison...
edwardmackenzie2
Jul 271 min read


The Holidays are coming - Book & Donate
Easyfundraising.org.uk is the easiest way to support Elysium Memorial Foundation. As the summer holidays start and some last-minute...
edwardmackenzie2
Jun 291 min read


Take the first step
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...
edwardmackenzie2
Jun 132 min read


Welcome and thank you to our new supporter
Alex Findlay has very kindly taken Elysium Memorial Foundation as his chosen charity for a Fort William Park Run this weekend. Alex...
edwardmackenzie2
Jun 61 min read


Healing through creativity
A recent post on Facebook from the Veterans Foundation strangely coincided with our blog idea this week. We shared the post on our...
edwardmackenzie2
May 212 min read


VE Day celebrations & invisible wounds
As the weekend draws to a close we say goodbye to a Nation coming together over the last 4 days to mark VE Day 80 years on. From the...
edwardmackenzie2
May 111 min read


Is it really just a game?
The global video game industry is a billion-dollar business and has been for many years. In 2024, the revenue from the worldwide gaming...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 273 min read


Making it even easier to donate.
Text cost £5 or £10 plus your normal standard rate. You must be 16 or over and have bill payers permission. Justgiving.com for full...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 261 min read


April is all about celebrating
In April 2025, several other faiths celebrate key religious holidays. Key dates include the Memorial of Jesus' Death (Jehovah's...
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Apr 161 min read


Thank you to all generous donors
Thank you to everyone who has donated through JustGiving. Donations, no matter how big or small are equally appreciated and with the...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 111 min read


Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge - This weekend!
This weekend - Three Peaks Challenge by Paige Hall & Lee Felton. Please continue to show support for Paige and Lee who are taking on the...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 91 min read


At your side. Suicide Bereavement Guides
Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community. ...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 81 min read
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