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Case Studies

"Daddy is up in the sky now."

Mum of Scotty members Gabriella and Kaiden, explains how Scotty's has helped her children after losing their dad

For mum of two, Tammy Smith, telling her children that they would never see their daddy again was the hardest thing she’s ever had to do.

Husband and father, Gunner Kurt Smith, took his own life in May 2017, leaving behind two children, Gabriella (9) and Kaiden (5).

For Tammy and her children, the last few years has been an uphill struggle, …

Scotty’s & Winston’s Wish

“For the first time I slept better knowing I had made the right decision in calling Scotty’s”

We hear from a Scotty’s family on how combined bereaved support from Scotty’s and Winston’s Wish helped a struggling teenager following the death of his father.

When a child loses a parent, especially a parent in the Armed Forces, the toll it takes on a child’s mental health can be very upsetting. Seeing a change in her teenage son, one Scotty’s Little Soldiers mum …

“Daddy has gone to be with grandpa hasn’t he mummy?”

Mum of Scotty member, Aeron Rimmer, explains how the charity has been an invaluable support since losing her husband

Portsmouth’s Aeron Rimmer was just four years old when his dad was suddenly taken from him.

After suffering an unexpected brain haemorrhage, Navy Petty Officer, Mark, aka Jimmy, Rimmer was rushed to hospital and died on 4th September 2005.

“Without Scotty’s, there would certainly be a big hole left in our lives."

Mum of Scotty members, Tanith and Ewan Robbins, explains how the charity has helped her family smile again.

For mother of two, Laura Robbins, knowing that her children would grow up without their dad by their side was a painful reality.

Husband and father, RAF Squadron Leader Nicholas Robbins passed away in September 2014 following a three-year battle with lung cancer.

Making incredible experiences happen for our members

Scotty’s Little Soldiers family join bereaved military families from the U.S. at the 2019 NFL Pro Bowl in Florida

For Scotty Members, Bella and Evie Lockwood, 2019 was a year to remember.

“Not being able to remember my dad was really upsetting but when I joined Scotty’s I realised I wasn’t alone."

Scotty member, Lola Armour, explains how the charity helps her remember her Royal Signals father

"Being able to go on holiday as a family and having that time together to remember dad was invaluable."

Scotty member, Kira Pritchard, explains why Scotty's has been an invaluable support since losing her dad in 2003.

Former Scotty member, Kira Pritchard, lost her dad, Corporal Dewi Pritchard, after he was killed in Iraq in 2003. She was just six years old, and for her and her younger brother, Ethan, their world was turned upside down.

"Without Scotty's help I would never have had the opportunity to complete my Duke of Edinburgh Award"

Scotty member, Heather McLachlan, shares how her once-in-a-lifetime Super Grant has helped her achieve her dream and brought her closer to the memory of her dad

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