New charity to help ex-military personnel

A new charity has been set up in Burton to help ex-servicemen and women struggling with alcohol and drug problems.

Ian Bradley and Andy Smith – who were both in the army for over 30 years – have set-up Project C along with Michael Dawes, the Burton Mail reports.

All of the former military personnel who are given assistance will be treated at the Burton Addiction Centre – which specialises in the rehabilitation of addictive disorders through the use of various therapies.

Individuals are being encouraged to become friends of the charity, which includes committing to a £15 donation and this will cover them for three years.

Mr Bradley stated: "When you come out of the army you're neither a civvy nor a soldier. We want to give people support from day one to the day they leave the programme."

He added the motto for the organisation is 'Remember your past, surrender your future'.

Posted by Samantha Thompson