Conner McDougall
I joined the Royal Navy in 2013, serving the first two years as a submariner before being attached to the Royal Marines as a storeman. In 2018 I left the Armed Forces returning to my hometown Leven. Upon leaving the military I found employment in local timber year before becoming a security guard. Whilst in…
Conor Lennon
After having served 5 years in the army and it being all I have ever knew employment-wise. The transition to civilian life was always going to be slightly daunting. During my leaving process, I contacted Darren from Veterans into Logistics who proceeded immediately to put my mind at rest and reassured me that with my…
Craig Dyer
I’m an ex-Royal Artillery soldier that was medically discharged after a serious motorcycle accident back in 2009 which left me with a disability affecting my arm. This affected my driving licence restricting me to automatic only and requiring adaptions to vehicles to drive them legally. I’ve had numerous jobs since but none I enjoyed as…
Gary Caldwell
I left the Army in August 2010 after serving 23 years in the Infantry. When I left, I jumped straight into the security industry firstly overseas then back in the UK, where I progressed into Management, over the years the industry has changed, and I felt I needed a change for my personal mental health…
Lee Halpin
I left the Army in August 2010 after serving 23 years in the Infantry. When I left, I jumped straight into the security industry firstly overseas then back in the UK, where I progressed into Management, over the years the industry has changed, and I felt I needed a change for my personal mental health…
Steven Eden
I am ex-military having served in the Queens Lancashire Regiment and I would like to take this opportunity to share my story so that other veterans read it and know there is support if you reach out for it. For the past few years, I have been suffering with depression which led to me losing…
Mick Crawshaw
My name is Mick Crawshaw and I was in the first battalion the Duke of Wellington regiment. In the first lockdown, I started to try to get my Class 2 HGV licence with Veterans into Logistics. It has been a long process because of Covid, but I am VERY HAPPY to say I’ve done it…
24 November 2023
Veterans’ charity receives fleet of Volvo trucks to continue training veterans into new careers as HGV Drivers Greater Manchester veterans’ charity, Veterans into Logistics has proudly launched a fleet of three striking red, modern Volvo trucks with dynamic and eye-catching livery, thanks to Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland and Asda donating vehicles, and a generous…
8 September 2023
Veterans’ Charity Announced as Finalists for Multiple Awards Veterans into Logistics – a charity that trains and mentors veterans into new careers as HGV drivers – is delighted to have made the shortlist for three awards across two exciting Awards Ceremonies. This is incredible recognition for the charity which raises its own funds to cover…
26 January 2023
First of ten veterans starts work as HGV driver after Asda’s investment into Greater Manchester veterans’ charity It’s a great start to the new year for the Thomson household in Littleborough, as former British Army soldier Wez Thomson becomes the first of ten former military personnel to start a new job as an HGV driver…
26 January 2023
Greater Manchester charity met with the Veterans’ Minister in support of Government plans for homeless veterans A Greater Manchester veterans’ charity was delighted to attend Whitehall last week for a meeting with the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP. The Office for Veterans’ Affairs has recently launched Operation Fortitude, the UK’s first…
7 November 2022
Rochdale Borough Council provides training area for Heywood veterans’ charity Thanks to Rochdale Borough Council, Veterans into Logistics now has its own DVSA-approved reversing test site on Bowlee, which will speed up the process of veterans obtaining their HGV licence. Veterans into Logistics has either successfully trained or supported hundreds of ex-military personnel into new…
1 November 2022
Asda invests into Veterans’ charity to train ex-military as HGV Drivers Great Manchester based charity, Veterans into Logistics have received a welcomed funding boost of £40,000 from Asda, that will enable the charity to train 10 armed forces veterans into new careers as HGV Drivers. The charity has a two year established partnership with Asda…
14 October 2022
The Ministry of Defence’s Air Commodore visited local veterans’ charity, Veterans into Logistics at the Muller Dairies site in Manchester this week, to see how the charity mentors and trains veterans into new careers as HGV drivers once they have left the military. Air Commodore David Tait MBE, Head of Training, Education, Skills, Recruiting and…
30 January 2022
Some UK veterans can face difficulties finding employment when returning to civilian life, but one ex-soldier wants to help them get back in the driving seat. “Take your time, compose yourself, check your mirrors.” Darren Wright is training a new recruit to become an HGV driver. Many of the people that sit alongside him have…
14 June 2021
Not for profit HGV training organisation, Veterans into Logistics, has named its DAF CF85 training vehicle in memory of Fusilier Lee Rigby, in a moving tribute at Rochdale Cricket Club, Greater Manchester. Guests at last weekend’s COVID-safe event included the family of Lee Rigby, Armed Forces Lead for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Chris Thomas,…
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Cheshire Half Marathon
The Cheshire Half is one of the fastest half marathon courses in the North West of England! The Cheshire Half Marathon will be held at Capesthorne Hall for a road closed route. Location: Capesthorne Hall, Warrington, SK11 9JYDate: 10th Sep 2023 Link
Yorkshire Marathon
The Yorkshire Marathon has been a monster success since day one. In many ways, it’s the jewel in White Rose County’s sporting crown. Location: University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DDDate: 15th Oct 2023 Link
Cardiff Half Marathon
The Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe. It is Wales’ largest mass-participation and multi-charity fundraising event and the second largest half in the UK. Location: Castle Street, Cardiff, CF15 7RLDate: 01st Oct 2023 Link
Run Alton Towers 10k *
Come and join us for the BRAND NEW Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Half Marathon at the UK’s largest theme park. You are guaranteed a great day out with theme park entry and access to all the rides included in your entry!! Location: Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UKDate: 11th Nov 2023 Link
Run Alton Towers Half Marathon *
Come and join us for the BRAND NEW Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Half Marathon at the UK’s largest theme park. You are guaranteed a great day out with theme park entry and access to all the rides included in your entry!! Location: Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UKDate: 12th Nov 2023 Link
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Since 1944 the ABF has provided a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when they are in need. We are delighted to receive a grant of £14,678 to help army veterans to become HGV drivers. (February 2023)
David Warburton-Broadhurst
David is an accomplished technology professional with an extensive track record of delivering IT transformation programmes and implementing complex systems within the telecommunications industry. Throughout his career, he has held various senior positions, frequently working with private equity and venture capital investments, and contributing to successful exit events. David leverages his strong leadership, management and…
Heidi Chapman
Heidi is an award-winning entrepreneur who has been leading businesses and directing successful start-ups for over three decades. As a qualified Class 1 and Class 2 HGV driver, Heidi brings front-line experience, as well as operational and leadership expertise to Veterans Into Logistics. She’s passionately committed to supporting the charity sector and has been an…
Barry Flanagan
Social Sustainability Leader | Project Strategist | Advocate for Inclusive Growth Barry Flanagan is an award winning dedicated changemaker with a track record of designing and delivering impactful social value programmes across the UK. With a strong background in sustainability, community engagement, and workforce inclusion, Barry has led national initiatives that create opportunities for disadvantaged…
Daryl Jon Groves
Major Daryl Groves joined the Royal Artillery in 1993 and has served over 30 years across a vast array of operational and non-operational roles. He has deployed on operations across the globe including Bosnia, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. An energetic and effective leader with a flare for operational roles, planning, administration and logistics. He…
Darren Wright
My name is Darren Wright, and I’m proud to serve as Founder of Veterans into Logistics, the charity I established in 2020 to help service leavers and veterans build secure, well-paid careers in the UK logistics sector. What began as a personal mission in memory of my friend Jamie Doyle has grown into a movement…
Danielle Sinclair
On leaving school, I secured a position as a trainee Estimator/Quantity Surveyor for a small local building contractor, where I earned my BSc in Quantity Surveying. Working in a predominantly male industry provided a shy teenage girl like me, with a solid foundation for the beginning of my career. During the 2010 recession, I transitioned…
Ellen Cleasby
Ellen worked in retail for 35 years and following redundancy decided she wanted a role where she could give back and help people in need. She spotted an administration job advertised with Veterans into Logistics and thought, having one son in the British Armed Forces and a second son who is a veteran, this role…
Harley Nolan
Following the completion of her level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care course in college, Harley joined Veterans Into Logistics in September 2021 as an office assistant, where she supported and helped other admin staff with their daily tasks; whether this was helping with recruitment, operational matters or maintaining veterans’ data on the charity’s dedicated…
Darren Barber
My journey with this organisation started when I first completed the Pathway into Logistics van driving training course, at the very start you could see by the standard of training offered, that the Instructors were not only former Armed Forces themselves, but also had a wide and varied wealth of experience from working within the…
Ian Stirling
I joined the army at 17 to escape a difficult upbringing and a limited jobs market in my native Lancaster. I worked hard to meet the entry requirements, so the day I took my Oath of Allegiance was the proudest of my life. I had my military career mapped out in my head – driving…