PATRON: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
SUPPORTING OUR INJURED TROOPS
What we are doing
When injured troops return to the United Kingdom from the war zones they arrive back without their personal effects or clothing. The objective of TROOP AID is to supply the ‘basic essentials’ when service casualties return from serving their country overseas.
Our GRAB BAGS are currently being sent to the Field Hospital in Afghanistan, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham plus the Ministry of Defence Hospital Units in Plymouth, Portsmouth and Frimley Park Hospital in Camberley.
Who we are
TROOP AID was founded in November 2006 by three ex servicemen as a result of a visit to Selly Oak Hospital’s Alexandra Wing in Birmingham. This is the home of the Defence Medical Welfare Services who are responsible for the welfare of all Armed Forces Personnel, male and female who have been injured during the conflict in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
The Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club
The Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club is pleased to announce that Troop Aid will be
their chosen charity for 2012. They will be selling raffle tickets for a magnificent Jaguar. The exact model is a secret until the official launch late February 2012.
Tickets will be available through the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club or Troop Aid
at £1.00 each. YES £1.00 each or in books of ten.
Meanwhile as you can see from the photo our very own "BRAVE" the Troop Aid bear is keeping guard over the car. Watch this space for more details.
Charity unwanted clothing collections
D & P Textiles Ltd has been supporting the work of TROOP AID for several months now. Should you receive a BAG with a Union Flag design asking for unwanted clothing, providing that on the reverse of the bag it has our charity reg. number 1123888 and the name D & P Textiles Ltd then it is a genuine collection for TROOP AID. TROOP AID is not associated with any other company collecting unwanted clothing. NEITHER TROOP AID OR D&P TEXTILES LTD DISTRIBUTES FLYERS. IF YOU RECEIVE A FLYER PLEASE INFORM YOUR LOCAL POLICE.
ABOVE: Troop Aid was delighted to welcome so many supporters to the opening of the new office in Hall Green. The office was officially opened by David Bell, Deputy Mayor of Solihull and long term supporter of the charity.
ABOVE: Regulars at The Spitfire in Castle Bromwich have raised a further £5691.40 in memory of Joe Murphy. Joe who served with 2 Rifles was killed on 10th July 2009 by an ied explosion as he was trying to carry an injured soldier to safety.
ABOVE RIGHT: Clive has been very appreciative of the support provided by Troop Aid since his injury in Afghanistan. Thank you Clive, Stephen and Allison for coming to Solihull to present the cheque from Chadsmore United Football Club in Cannock to Troop Aid.
ABOVE: Miss England, Jessica Linley joined the Troop Aid packing team to pack some Grab Bags for injured soldiers.
ABOVE RIGHT: Troop Aid have a supplied a Wii fit to the Physiotherapy Department in The Military Hospital at Camp Bastion. The photo shows Bill and Chris of Defence Medical Welfare Services together with some of the Hospital Staff.