Armed Forces Veterans Hub

Our Armed Forces Veterans Hub is a social isolation project that supports Armed Forces Veterans who are at high risk of social isolation and loneliness. 

The project uses the power of Cardiff City FC to connect and support veterans around Cardiff to reduce social isolation and loneliness and improve physical and mental wellbeing.

Wales has one of the largest proportions of veterans in the UK with 7% of all veterans currently living here. Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan has a veterans population of around 27,320 and 8% suffer from mental health issues including depression and anxiety.

Weekly online and face-to-face sessions provide structure and support for people to get together, connect and take part in a range of activities that improve physical and mental wellbeing.  

Veterans can connect online or in person to build on existing relationships or create new ones whilst accessing:

• Regular online catch-ups and check-ins
• Opportunities to meet other Veterans and their families/friends face-to-face inside Cardiff City Stadium
• Weekly activity helping to support the development and maintenance of Cardiff City FC's Memorial Garden
• Organised day trips and events

Join the Cardiff City Veterans Hub at one of these locations:

• Online: Every Monday and Friday (10:00 – 11:00am)
• Cardiff City Stadium, Memorial Garden, Sloper Road CF11 8AZ: Every Tuesday (10:30am - 12:00pm)
• Cardiff City Stadium, DSA Room, Level Three, CF11 8AZ: Every Wednesday (10:00am - 12:00pm)
• Cardiff City Stadium, DSA Room, Level Three, CF11 8AZ: Monthly Saturday meetings; 22nd June, 20^th July and 24^th August (10:00am - 12:00pm)
• EFL Stronger Communities Veterans Football Tournament: 17^th and 18^th August 2024 (See info below)

EFL Trust - Stronger Communities Veterans Football Tournament

In partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL), there is an opportunity for teams of Veterans / Ex-Service personnel to represent Cardiff City in an EFL Trust led football tournament to be held at the RBL’s Battle Back Centre in Lilleshall.

This event is being funded by the Royal British Legion Recovery Services Team and will launch a collaborative partnership between the EFL Trust and the RBL to explore wider work with the armed forces community.

Overview of the Tournament

Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August 2024

Lilleshall, Battle Back Centre

7 a-side football competition (max squad of 10 people) mixed teams are allowed.

What’s included

This will be an overnight stay at the centre with accommodation, food and football activity included. There will also be some evening activity on the Saturday night.

Cardiff City FC Community Foundation will provide - transport to and from Lilleshall, staff member / football coach & a playing kit

Complete the form below to register your interest!