Our goal
Our goal is to inspire injured, wounded and sick servicemen and women to discover their potential by involving them in epic, unique and challenging projects.
We understand that life after injury can be hard, but we want to encourage injured service personnel, to reconnect and adapt the skills and qualities they learnt whilst in service, to projects and challenges outside.
Trevor Kent - my story
I served in the Royal Navy from 1976 to 1991 and left the forces with injuries I had to adapt to and overcome. And I did, successfully setting up a business and having a family. I didn’t let my trauma stand in my way.
Things were great until 2016, when I suffered catastrophic injuries to my right arm. I battled to stay alive and my recovery was long and tough.
I was treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by Army surgeon Lt Col Foster, where I endured 50 hours of operations over 5 weeks and lost 30 kg. During this time, I had many dark days, as I came to terms with my injuries and the impact they would have on my life.
I believe it was the things I learnt during my time in the Royal Navy that helped me to not only survive my injuries but to come out the other side, with a totally different outlook on life.
Were it not for the QE staff, I would not have recovered the way I have and I am extremely grateful to them all.
The QE hospital has a ‘home from home’ for military patients called Fisher House. This was set up to help injured personnel and their families, allowing them to be together during their recovery.
My aim and the aims of the crew are to raise awareness for Fisher House and to raise funds to allow it to continue supporting injured personnel and their families in the future. We also support Prince Harry’s Endeavour Fund.
I am proof that, even after injury, you can still achieve what can seem impossible. For me, it was driving, riding motorcycles, renovation projects, long range shooting. I became a stronger person to my family and I believe I can achieve great things.
We want to encourage injured service personnel to join our crew, be part of the crew and show how you can overcome the impossible and push past your limitations.
The Veteran boat has made significant progress since the onset of COVID-19. The bespoke gearboxes are nearing completion, enhancing the vessel's performance. Additionally, we've taken on new projects along the way. Stay tuned for further updates, including a comprehensive site update to keep you informed on our latest developments.
Our challenges
Project Veteran