Welcome to Veterans Business Base
Opening pathways for Veterans into Self-Employment
Veterans Business Base (VBB)
Is a unique and highly proactive charity whose founders have a proven track record of transferring the life chances of our veterans in England & Wales. By using their skills and resilience veterans possess the qualities needed to Start-up in business.
Founded by husband & wife team, Bridget and Malcolm, VBB has provided personalised and long term support to veterans since 2009.
VBB collaborates closely with a wide range of Armed Forces charities and organisations, receiving referrals and working in partnership to ensure veterans receive the assistance they need.
Our mission is to support veterans—who we firmly believe are national assets—in overcoming challenges, rebuilding their lives, and continuing to serve their communities with pride, purpose, and lasting impact.
VBB is now seeking external funding for the first time to scale up user engagement by developing a network of advisors who can work with many more veterans throughout the UK.
What is the point of Veterans Business Base?
There are over 1800 regional and national UK veterans charities. These charities typically focus on housing, debt management, rehabilitation and health issues. Some also offer training schemes designed to secure jobs for the unemployed.
Veterans Business Base is one of the small number of charities which offers veterans the opportunity to become Self-Employed. It differentiates itself by it’s agility, responsiveness, personal engagement and long-term commitment to veterans and their families
We have established beyond doubt that with the right support, that the skills and experience that our veterans acquire before, during and after their military careers, can be translated into financially successful Self-Employment and business Start-Up.
There are many benefits to Starting-Up in business relevant to our veterans today tomorrow and beyond. By becoming financially independent, veterans increase the likelihood of obtaining a permanent home, improving their wellbeing, re-establish damaged family connections and inspiring others to follow their example. In short, Self-employment often results in a positive and permanent impact on veteran’s lives.
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