Catalyst Announce Charity Partnership With Healthier Heroes

Catalyst is delighted to announce the charity partnership with Healthier Heroes CIC.

Healthier Heroes CIC is a community interest company based in Burnley, Lancashire, dedicated to supporting ex-service personnel, their families, and carers facing complex challenges. Established in 2018 by Andrew Powell, a former Colour Sergeant with 16 years of infantry service, and his wife, Healthier Heroes addresses issues such as homelessness, mental health, and social isolation within the veteran community.

Catalyst Director of Operations, Neil Saxton comments, "I've seen firsthand the work that Healthier Heroes does to help those who have served in our Armed Forces. They protect those who have put their lives on the line for King and Country. It is a fantastic opportunity for Catalyst to join forces with a charity which makes real differences to peoples lives."

Key Services:

• Supported Housing: Operating Bancroft House, a 27-bed facility offering supported living accommodations for veterans across Lancashire, providing a stable environment to aid recovery and reintegration. ​
• Rehabilitation and Wellbeing: Focusing on mental health support, addiction recovery, and overall wellbeing to help veterans overcome personal challenges. ​
• Education, Training, and Employment: Offering tailored programs to enhance skills, improve employability, and facilitate successful transitions into civilian careers. ​
• Social Inclusion: Creating opportunities for veterans to engage with the community, reducing isolation and fostering a sense of belonging. ​

Healthier Heroes CIC operates with a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, many with lived experiences of the challenges veterans face, ensuring empathetic and effective support. The organisation collaborates with various community groups and organisations across the North West to extend comprehensive assistance to the armed forces community and blue light services. ​

Through their commitment, Healthier Heroes CIC strives to empower veterans and their families, helping them overcome barriers and achieve a better quality of life. ​