Copyright © Coldstream Guards  Leicester Branch Association - Designed by AJB (Shiny Production) 09 WELCOME ...... to the charity and fundraising section of the Leicester Branch.  Here you can read about many events and organisations that the Leicester Branch support and the fundraising events and auctions that are taking place. Before you read any further, the Leicester Branch would like to introduce to you 'Coldstream Kids', 'Veterans Aid in London' and also (if you've not already seen it), the Leicester Branch Welfare & Support Booklet, produced by Simon Peck & Yvonne Miles - titled 'HELP'. COLDSTREAM KIDS: Coldstream Kids was formed in memory of Guardsman Anthony Wakefield and Sgt Christan Hickey of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards who were both tragically killed whilst serving in Iraq in 2005. Coldstream Kids will support children of both serving and former Coldstreamers who may have become victims of misfortune or unforeseen circumstances. Coldstream Kids will encourage all former and serving soldiers of the Coldstream Guards to actively participate in fundraising activities and sponsored challenge events and it is hoped this will provide an opportunity for all Coldstreamers to work together towards a common bond. For more information on Coldstream Kids, visit their site at: www.coldstreamkids.org.uk For more information on Coldstream Kids, why not visit their website at: www.coldstreamkids.org.uk Registered Charity N° 1121453 VETERANS AID IN LONDON: Veterans Aid has a fascinating history:  A canteen and recreation room for destitute ex-Service men was opened at Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London SE1, in January 1932 and named H10. Additional accommodation was obtained, a hostel opened and a night shelter established in co-operation with other societies and in 1933, the title Embankment Fellowship Centre was adopted. During the Winter of 1934-35, the Fellowship provided 23, 091 nights of shelter and 53,382 meals for destitute former Service men. In March 1969 the name was changed to Ex-Service Fellowship Centres, the cypher EFC being retained. During the year 20005/06 the charity provided nearly 20,000 nights of shelter. In October 2007, the Trustees decided that the name of the charity should be changed to "Veterans Aid" in order that the title of the charity should more accurately reflect the work done Read more on the history of Veterans Aid here For more information on Veterans Aid, why not visit their website at: http://www.veterans-aid.net/ Registered Charity N° 1095308. HELP (the Welfare & Support Booklet): Produced by  Simon Peck & Yvonne Miles Click the pages below to enlarge: OTHER SUPPORT NETWORKS: We have also put together an extensive list of sites that may be of support in times of need.  You can check them out over on our 'Links' page. back to top ... back to top ... back to top ... back to top ...