January is widely recognised as a challenging time for mental wellbeing. Shorter days, colder weather and post‑festive financial pressures can all have an impact, particularly on those already living with trauma or long‑term mental health challenges. Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the Army family is central to the ABF’s work, and we work hard to ensure access to timely, specialist care for those in need.
We fund a wide range of specialist charities and programmes that provide targeted treatment, early intervention and longer‑term wellbeing support for soldiers, veterans, and their families.
One of the specialist organisations we have recently awarded funding to is PTSD Resolution. Our recent grant of £35,000 will help the charity maintain and expand prompt, effective mental health support for up to 600 veterans, reservists and their families across the UK in 2025/26.
PTSD Resolution operates a rapid‑response model, matching clients with an accredited therapist within two days, with therapy typically starting within 12 days. Sessions are delivered either online or face‑to‑face, ensuring support is accessible nationwide. The charity also reaches those whose needs may not be met through statutory services, including families and individuals facing stigma or isolation.
One veteran who tried multiple other services before finding PTSD Resolution described the transformation: “After my first session, that night my nightmares ceased. I became much calmer and to this day have not had one flashback. I threw out my antidepressants. I have reconnected to those around me and can now hold down a job.”
Alongside therapy, PTSD Resolution offers wrap‑around practical support, helping clients address wider issues such as housing, benefits and employment. By working closely with partner organisations, the charity supports long‑term recovery, stability and reintegration.
Charles Highett, CEO of PTSD Resolution, said: “We are deeply grateful to the Army Benevolent Fund for this generous grant of £35,000, which is truly invaluable to our work. This funding will directly enable us to continue providing rapid-response, evidence-based therapy to those who have served, ensuring that members of the Army family members receive the timely mental health support they deserve.”
Brigadier (Ret’d) Peter Monteith, Chief Operating Officer of the Army Benevolent Fund, added:
“Ensuring the Army family can access timely, specialist mental health care is a core priority for the ABF. PTSD Resolution plays a vital role in reaching those who may otherwise struggle to find the support they need, and we are proud to fund their work during a period of increasing demand.”