Military Charity for Limbless Veterans

40th anniversary
Remembering the Falklands

John Phillips was a Bomb Disposal Officer in the Falklands when a bomb he was defusing on HMS Antelope exploded, severing his left arm and killing his comrade.
John's story
Since WW1 we have supported over 62,000 limbless and wounded veterans About Us
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We are the only national charity that supports limbless veterans for the duration of their lives, offering financial and emotional support to them and their families. Since WW1 we have worked tirelessly to guarantee that our limbless veterans are not failed, forgotten or to left to fend for themselves.
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Blesma was founded in the aftermath of the First World War. In the hundred years since the Association and its Members have achieved much.
Our History

Providing support to limbless and injured veterans for life

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, is dedicated to assisting serving and ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limb loss or the use of a limb, an eye or loss of sight in the honourable service of our country.

Our Mission

To assist limbless veterans to lead independent and fulfilling lives

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, is an Armed Forces charity dedicated to assisting serving and ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limbloss or the use of a limb, an eye or sight. We support these men and women in their communities throughout the UK.

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Across the UK, thousands of people are doing their bit to help

Whether you want to organise a big fundraiser in a group, take part in a Charity Event, complete a Charity Challenge on your own, or get your company involved in raising money for our limbless veterans, then go to our fundraising pages where you will find all the information you need, as well as events you can be part of.

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