Major Ken Hames continues as an Alabaré Ambassador
As we celebrate the second year of the veterans’ self-build experience, we announce that Major Ken Hames (Rtd) will continue his invaluable work with Alabaré as an Ambassador.
Veteran Self-Build
How Ludgershall building development provides housing for veterans
A group of ex-Armed Forces personnel participating in the second Alabaré Veterans’ Self-Build Scheme that helps to provide housing for veterans celebrated their graduation on the 12th December at Drummond Park.
Office for Veterans Affairs visits Alabaré homes and services
This week, we welcomed the Director of the Office for Veterans Affairs, Anisha Worbs, to visit our homes and services for ex-Armed Forces personnel in Wiltshire.
Celebrating Stirling House veterans self-build completion
On Friday 11th October we joined veterans self-builders and partners to mark the official opening of Stirling House in Plymouth.
MP Launches New Veterans’ Self-Build Scheme at Barne Barton, Plymouth
Fred Thomas, MP for Plymouth Moor View, joined construction industry and charity partners to officially launch the Veterans Self-Build Scheme at Barne Barton, Plymouth
Vice Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire meets veterans taking part in the Veterans Self-Build Scheme
“This program has saved my life, I was living in the woods at my lowest ebb and now I am about to move into my house and start work. It has been really hard but amazing.”
New Wales services and support packages for veterans in need
In June, we proudly joined Op FORTITUDE as partners, allowing us to expand our reach and offer assistance to even more veterans in need. Since this partnership began, we have seen a significant increase in referrals.
First veterans complete their training and build at Drummond Park Ludgershall
This week (7th September), our first three veterans at Drummond Park in Ludgershall celebrated completing their on-site training at a special presentation service.
We welcome Veterans’ Minister to community build at Drummond Park
We welcomed the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Johnny Mercer MP, to Drummond Park in Ludgershall, Wiltshire, to meet with those involved in the veterans’ community project and discuss the huge benefits of collaboration between charity and industry in helping veterans.