Hi everyone. I’m Graham Tolson, I am 62, married with 2 children and have grandchildren. I’m a military Veteran, having served nearly 25 years in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. I joined the Army in 1975 as a Junior Soldier and trained in Aldershot at the Depot of the Parachute Regiment. In 1977 I passed out …
Models for Heroes have been granted funding by the Positive Pathways programme from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. Walking With The Wounded are in partnership with Models for Heroes on a project, referring veterans to Models for Heroes that would benefit from getting involved in model-making as a means to improve their mental health …
The Model Officers Mess facebook group turned 4 years old this week. To celebrate they pulled out the bunting and paper plates and organised a group build. Not just any group build, this one was to be completed LIVE in 48hrs of any 1/48 scale kit. Starting on Friday the 19th of March James Skiffins, …
The Tank Museum has produced a video Hosted by Curator David Willey and Actor Chris Barrie, “A Salute to Model Making” features well-known faces like Al Murray and Lindybeige talking about why they love modelling and showing off a few of their creations. It also includes models sent in from The Tank Museum’s global audience …
The Founder and Chairman of Models for Heroes, Malcolm Childs has received an award from Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The Points of Light Award is presented to outstanding volunteers showing dedication to a cause and making a difference in the community. Once per day, the Prime Ministers Office at No. 10 Downing Street chooses a …
The Fermanagh Modellers who hail from the Ely Centre in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland raised a stonking £656 for Models for Heroes. Their stubbornness and dogged determination saw 6 of the crew making it the whole 24 hours. Using Just Giving as their fundraising platform they were able to automatically process GiftAid and offer a secure …
Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming alongside the YouTube Channel Broadsword Wargaming raised £383 for Models for Heroes by Live Streaming a 24 hour painting challenge. Followers and viewers of the Facebook Live stream where able to donate to be in the draw for a prize donated by Warlord Games. Starting at 9am on Friday 13th of …
On Friday 30th October, the International Scale Modeller community organised and ran a Charity Auction in aid of Models for Heroes. News of the auction and the rarity of some of the lots spread around the modelling community forums and facebook pages. Donated kits from around the globe were sent by the general public, distributors, …
Models for Heroes have been awarded Silver as part of the Employer Recognition Scheme. Recognised for our dedication to employees and volunteers. Not just for our work we do for veterans. Half of our 130 volunteers are veterans, serving personnel or reservists and we are proud of the fact that we support the Armed Forces …
Because of the COVID-19 crisis out fundraising capability had ceased. No one was running model shows anymore and so our collection tins across the nation were not being filled. The generous donations from the Great British public is what keeps us going. The need for our service had increased also with our most vulnerable unable …
