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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 29, 20251 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 3, 20251 min read


The Courtyard Garden — Inclusive holidays in the heart of Normandy
Normandy’s first fully inclusive gîte, designed specifically for disabled guests, carers, families and friends is set in the quiet town...
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Aug 31, 20251 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 26, 20251 min read


A toast to Michael Mackenzie
Today marks the birthday of Michael Mackenzie, father and co-founder of Elysium Memorial Foundation. My father was passionate about...
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Aug 23, 20251 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 19, 20251 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 13, 20251 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 4, 20251 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 30, 20251 min read


The Roar of the lioness
Well done to the Lionesses for their remarkable performance. They have truly demonstrated the power of teamwork and dedication on the...
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Jul 28, 20252 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...
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Jul 27, 20251 min read


Mental Health & Wellbeing Champion Finalist
Neurodiverse Community Catterick —a celebration of the individuals, carers, professionals, and organisations making a positive impact in...
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Jul 21, 20251 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...
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Jun 29, 20251 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...
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Jun 13, 20252 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...
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Jun 6, 20251 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...
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May 21, 20252 min read


Thank You for Your Service by Sarah Miller
After reading the article Moral Injury and Suicidality Among Combat-Wounded Veterans: The Moderating Effects of Social Connectedness...
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May 14, 20251 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...
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May 11, 20251 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...
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Apr 27, 20253 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...
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Apr 26, 20251 min read
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