OUR MISSION



There is something wrong with the system as at present there are approximately:
7,000-10,000 homeless veterans on our streets
9,000 Veterans in the judiciary system
120,000Β unemployed servicemen and woman
And in reality these starling numbers continue to grow. There has to be a better way, its simply unacceptable that these service men and women slip through the net.
This is the driving force behind our mission, we have created a unique employment and rehabilitation programme, supporting the transition of veterans at all stages, from early service leavers from the armed services to veterans needing employment and those who have found themselves in prison or on our streets.
The main issue is simply this:
Once you leave the military there is very little in the way of support to undo the traumas suffered while in service of our country
EMPLOYMENT & REHABILIATION

EARLY SERVICE LEAVERS (ESL)
Predominately your people who have served four years or less and do not qualify for resettlement or retaining from the Ministry of Defence.

UNEMPLOYED VETERANS
Ex service personnel who are currently out of work and find it difficult to gain employment due to lack of skills and experience in other roles.

HOMELESS VETERANS
Veterans that have found themselves on our streets and can not find work or housing due to their situation

PRISON LEAVERS
Veterans who have served time in prison and find it difficult adjusting to the outside world and gaining employment due to their sentence.
OUR TROOPS WILL RECEIVE

Employment
More jobs means more employment

Access to mental health care
More jobs means more employment

Counselling and support
More jobs means more employment

Group therapy
More jobs means more employment

Professional health care
More jobs means more employment

Rehousing
More jobs means more employment
OUR TROOPS STORIES
Bob Jones – Regiment Served 1998 – 2010
EMPLOYED BY GARDEN TROOPS SINCE AUGUST 2021
I was left alone to start my new live with very little support from the army when I left. I found it hard to talk to my family. I was referred to Rob at Garden Troops and it has been life changing. The support I received was fantastic and I now have a full time Job working with ex service leavers has meant I have been reunited with my true family. Thank you.