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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Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025
We’re taking part in this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge this December! Any donation made through our Big Give campaign page from now until midday on 9th December will be doubled. This means that if you donate £25, it will be matched to make £50! Double Your Donation This year, donations made through our Big Give Christmas campaign will go towards helping limbless veterans and their widows or widowers who are in urgent need of essential home adaptations to help them live independently. Your donation will help fund vital home and garden adaptations such as purpose-built ramps, widened door frames, wet rooms, downstairs bedrooms, built-in rails, and suitable paving. These crucial changes will improve accessibility, increase confidence, enhance wellbeing, and promote independence. Ongoing support will also be provided by Blesma Support Officers to ensure our Members’ ongoing needs are met. All work will be carried out in partnership with local councils, building companies, and regulatory agencies to ensure health, safety, and security. Double Your Donation
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Blesma Launches “Human, Not Heroic” Podcast: Conversations That Go Beyond the Uniform
Blesma, the Limbless Veterans charity, has launched a powerful new podcast series, “Human, Not Heroic”, offering an honest look into the lives of those who’ve served, adapted, and rebuilt after life-changing injury. Listen Now Episode 1: Neil Heritage In the first episode, host Harry Bucknall sits down with Neil Heritage, a former soldier who lost both legs in Iraq after an IED attack — and went on to defy every expectation. Neil’s journey from injury to independence has taken him from hospital wards to mountain summits, Ironman triathlons, and global adventures. Together, Harry and Neil explore resilience, mental health, and the power of purpose — showing that recovery is never just physical. About Blesma Founded in 1932, Blesma, The Limbless Veterans supports men and women who have lost limbs, the use of limbs, or sight while serving their country.The charity provides lifelong, practical and emotional support — from welfare grants and prosthetics advice to adaptive activities and peer connection — helping injured veterans live independent, fulfilling lives. Through the podcast, Blesma gives voice to this community and shines a light on the realities of life after serious injury. About Harry Bucknall Harry Bucknall served for twelve years as an officer in the Coldstream Guards before becoming an acclaimed author and travel writer.His adventures have taken him 5,500 miles across the Greek Archipelago (In the Dolphin’s Wake) and 1,400 miles on foot from London to Rome (Like a Tramp, Like a Pilgrim). A long-time supporter of Blesma, Harry brings warmth, empathy, and insight to his role as host — drawing on his own experiences of service, transition and rediscovery to guide thoughtful, down-to-earth conversations. 🎧 Listen Now Join host Harry Bucknall and guest Neil Heritage for Episode 1 of The Blesma Podcast. 👉 Listen on Spotify | PodBean | Buzzsprout | YouTube Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help us reach more veterans and families whose stories deserve to be heard.
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Bust of Ray Winstone Sculpted Live in Aid of Blesma
Actor Ray Winstone has shown his support for Blesma at a special live sculpture event in London. The star of The Departed, King of Thieves and Sexy Beast sat for royal sculptor Frances Segelman at The Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks. In just two hours, Segelman created a clay bust of Winstone in front of an audience, with proceeds from the evening going to Blesma. Ray Winstone described his involvement as a “no-brainer” Winstone described his involvement as a “no-brainer,” emphasising that his support was about helping those who serve. He recalled visiting Camp Bastion, travelling home with injured soldiers, and later meeting wounded veterans in rehabilitation centres and hospitals in Birmingham. It’s not about supporting a war but supporting our kids. These are young people from all over the country who are looking for opportunities, and they come back having suffered life-changing injuries. We owe it to them. Ray Winstone Winstone also spoke of the power of the arts in helping injured veterans rebuild confidence. He highlighted a theatre initiative that encouraged veterans to express themselves on stage. It’s difficult enough to walk into a strange room on your own. But when you’ve lost your legs or an arm, or part of your face, it’s very difficult to do. We found that, through the arts, through theatre, these people grew. Ray Winstone The event was held in support of Blesma, the charity for limbless veterans Blesma Member Matt Weston with a supporter Camilla Giddy Frances Segelman, who has sculpted many high-profile figures including Dame Judi Dench, said working live in front of an audience sharpens her concentration. She added that she was proud to lend her skills in support of veterans. It’s for a wonderful cause. I think it’s just an amazing cause. Frances Segelman Blesma is a veterans’ charity dedicated to supporting limbless and injured veterans. You can help us continue supporting injured veterans. Learn how to get involved
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Get Involved
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.
