Supporting Welsh veterans and their families across all 22 local authorities
Our Story
The St Athan Veterans Hub is an online space created to give veterans across Wales clear, reliable access to information, support, and community connection. Although the Hub began its life in St Athan, its purpose extends far beyond the village. It is built for every veteran in Wales—every service branch, every generation, and every story.
"Born in St Athan. Built for every veteran in Wales. Shaped by the community it serves."
Born in St Athan for Our Veterans
The Wales Veterans Advice Hub was founded in St Athan, home to RAF St Athan and a proud military community in the Vale of Glamorgan. What started as a local initiative to support veterans in our community has grown to serve veterans across all of Wales.
We remain rooted in our St Athan origins while extending our reach to help every Welsh veteran, wherever they are.
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Foundation Support
The creation of this website has been made possible through the support of Bridgeman Community Limited, trading as Bridgeman Community Foundation, a registered society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (Registration No. 5424).
Mae cyfranogiad y Sefydliad yn adlewyrchu ymrwymiad a rennir gan Damian Bridgeman, Paul Bridgeman, a Pam Sadler, a oedd eisiau sicrhau bod gan gyn-filwyr ar draws Cymru le i ddod o hyd i arweiniad, cysylltu ag eraill, a chael mynediad at lwybrau ymarferol i gefnogaeth.
Their belief is simple: those who served deserve a community that serves them in return.
Our Long-Term Commitment
Bridgeman Community Foundation is committed to supporting this website for as long as it remains viable, ensuring that veterans always have a trusted, accessible place to turn for information and help.
Our organisation will continue to support veterans from every part of Wales, and we will regularly sponsor gatherings, meet-ups, and community events—both in public spaces and within the Hub.
Community-Driven
Most importantly, in line with our ethos, this is not our website—this is the community's website.
If the veteran community wants something added, changed, or improved, all they need to do is tell us. We will respond, update, and evolve the site to reflect what veterans say they need.
What We Offer
This website brings together information, signposting, community resources, and wellbeing pathways in one accessible, trusted space. Whether you are looking for support, connection, or simply want to understand what help is available, the St Athan Veterans Hub is here for you.
Our Mission
To provide a comprehensive, easy-to-access directory of support services, resources, and information for veterans across Wales. We connect veterans with the organizations and services that can help them thrive in civilian life.
The Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant - a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
The Covenant ensures that veterans have access to the services and support they need, when they need to. This hub is part of Wales' commitment to honoring that promise, providing a central place where veterans can find help across all 22 local authority areas in Wales.
How It Works
For Veterans & Families
Search our directory to find organizations that can help with your specific needs. Filter by local authority area, region, and service type to find support near you. All information is available in both English and Welsh.
For Organizations
Community organizations can join our directory by submitting their details through our self-service portal. All submissions are reviewed to ensure quality and relevance before being published.
Coverage Across Wales
Our directory covers all 22 local authority areas in Wales, from the Isle of Anglesey to Newport, ensuring veterans can find local support wherever they are in Wales.
All 22 Welsh Local Authorities
Our Values
Respect
Honoring the service and sacrifice of Welsh veterans.
Community
Building connections between veterans and support organizations.
Accessibility
Making support information available to everyone.
Quality
Ensuring accurate, up-to-date information.
Covenant
Upholding the Armed Forces Covenant commitment.
Accessibility & Standards
Our platform is designed to meet WCAG accessibility standards, ensuring that all veterans can access the information they need. The site is fully bilingual (English/Welsh) and mobile-optimized for use anywhere in Wales.
A Project of the Bridgeman Community Foundation
The Wales Veterans Support Hub operates as a project of the Bridgeman Community Foundation — an FCA-registered multi-stakeholder cooperative born in Wales, operating UK-wide and globally.
About the Foundation
Bridgeman Community Limited (trading as the Bridgeman Community Foundation) is an FCA Registered Society delivering systemic change through ten integrated service strands, including inclusive social housing, community hubs, specialist care, and multimodal transport.
FCA Registration Number: 5424