Former soldiers will benefit from improved mental wellbeing through battlefield discovery, thanks to an Army Benevolent Fund grant of £30,000.
The ABF has supported Waterloo Uncovered for many years, enabling serving soldiers and veterans to use archaeology as a means of working through the legacy of their own experiences. Focusing on the Battle of Waterloo, the charity combines world-leading archaeology with recovery and wellbeing.
Our grant of £30,000 will enable Waterloo Uncovered to continue its innovative use of archaeology as a vehicle for recovery, helping veterans connect with others, learn new skills and build confidence while exploring one of Britain’s most significant military battles.
Our grant will contribute to the charity’s operating costs for its 2027 excavation, along with three key programmes: Finds in the Community, Battlefields Uncovered, and Step Forward, all of which will support around 70 veterans and serving personnel.
Brigadier (Ret’d) Peter Monteith, Chief Operating Officer, Army Benevolent Fund, added:
“Waterloo Uncovered takes a distinct approach to the mental wellbeing of veterans and serving soldiers, encouraging them to explore Britain’s military past as a means to helping them recover from life-changing injuries and mental health challenges. We are pleased to support next year’s excavation as well as three key programmes.”