BAE Systems honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by Combat Stress

Combat Stress Chairman, Giles Peel said: “For the first time ever, we have recognised one of our closest supporters with a Lifetime Achievement Award after surpassing two amazing milestones of 20 years of support and £1m in donations.

“Their support has been truly nationwide with almost every office and sector of their business contributing. Their fantastic colleagues have run the runway in Warton, cycled from Guildford to Gloucester, got cold, wet and muddy for the ‘GRIM Challenge’ and even their senior leadership team took up the 22 push-up challenge.

“BAE Systems has funded numerous projects over the years including helping pay for new clinical posts, the creation of self-help support guides and improvements to our online administration systems. A team even came and helped with landscaping the garden at our treatment hub to create a tranquil space for veterans in residence. We’re grateful for the support of organisations like BAE Systems that enable us to continue to do vital work for our veteran community.”

“During my time in the armed forces, I saw first-hand the difference that organisations like Combat Stress can make. The mental health challenges that veterans face are unique and complex and it is vital that they can seek specialist help and support. 

“The enthusiasm with which colleagues across BAE Systems have volunteered and fundraised for Combat Stress over the past 20 years reflects the importance of the charity and its work to our employees. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the team at Combat Stress.”