Veterans at Ease

01/06/2026

Veterans at Ease is a national mental health charity, supporting the men and women who have served our country.

However it is headquartered in the North East of England in Gateshead. So it would be absolutely remiss of us not to send our heartfelt thoughts to the amazing Kevin Keegan who played such a major part in the history of Newcastle United Football Club.

This is also extremely fitting for us as we have just recently been selected as the chosen charity by Newcastle United Armed Forces Supporters Club. Howay the lads!

01/06/2026

How absolutely true. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, including those in the shops, at events, on our board of trustees, our ambassadors and our corporate partners. We couldn't do this without you.

It's Volunteers' Week 🎉 and we're kicking things off by saying what we mean: charity shop volunteers, you are the backbone of charity retail. Your passion, commitment and dedication make everything possible.

This week is all about you! Your stories, your moments, your impact. We'll have some special content lined up throughout the week, but we want to hear from you too! Tag us in your volunteer stories and posts, we'd love to share them 💚

Volunteers' Week

28/05/2026

These surprise boxes have an Amazon retail value of £35 or more.

We are selling the boxes at £14.99

For anyone with an online selling business, these are absolutely brilliant.

If anyone wants to know more or wants to purchase a box or two, please let me know.

27/05/2026

Whilst the bosses are bossing, I’m helping out on the shop floor this morning, so if you’d like to pop in and say hi, donate any items or visit our fabulous CAFÉ 22 Gateshead at Veterans at Ease then feel free to come and see my happy, smiley face. Side note, an egg banjo and coffee NATO would be great if you’re a veteran and want to pull up a sandbag and have a chat

26/05/2026

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you all.

Every purchase from Veterans at Ease goes towards supporting veterans like myself, as well as the blue light services.

Our Gateshead shop has the fabulous Cafe CAFÉ 22 Gateshead at Veterans at Ease attached to it, so even popping in for a cup of tea is helping to provide much-needed mental health support.

If you have any donations you would like to bring in, please do. Even if it’s just carrier bags to help our customers, every single donation is so gratefully received.

26/05/2026

We are incredibly honored and deeply grateful to the Newcastle United Armed Forces Supporters Club for hosting us at their spectacular annual Black & White Ball. 🖤🤍

It was an unforgettable evening of celebration, camaraderie, and shared community spirit. Beyond the wonderful hospitality, we are profoundly moved to be named their chosen charity.

This partnership and the funds raised will directly impact our mission, allowing us to expand our reach and support those who need it most. To everyone who organized the event, volunteered, and donated—thank you for your service, your generosity, and your belief in our cause. Together, we are making a real difference. Howay the lads!

20/05/2026

After a fantastic day at Buckingham Palace yesterday, today is all about catching up with the many incredible people and organisations I had the pleasure of meeting.

It was inspiring to speak with so many people who are interested in supporting Veterans at Ease, whether through clothing and furniture donations, organising fundraising events, or making direct donations to help us continue our work supporting veterans.

If you, your workplace, community group, or organisation are looking to support a charity and would like to have a conversation about how you can help, please feel free to get in touch. Whether that’s in person or online, I’m always happy to chat.

I’m also available to give talks about the work we do here at Veterans at Ease and show exactly how your support genuinely makes a difference to the lives of veterans and their families.

18/05/2026

As part of the Blyth Battery at War, we got to meet the incredible Seatones who very graciously sang for us.

Whilst we do try to get to as many events as possible to raise awareness and funds, please don’t forget we also have CAFÉ 22 Gateshead at Veterans at Ease and our lovely charity shops
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The Seatones

17/05/2026

🖤 What a brilliant start to Matchday! 🤍

A massive thank you to the Newcastle United Armed Forces Supporters Club for marching into CAFÉ 22 Gateshead at Veterans at Ease this afternoon for their pre-match Sunday Roast! It was an absolute pleasure hosting some of you before you head over to St James' Park for this evening’s clash against West Ham. 🗺️⚽

Beyond the great company and empty plates, we are incredibly proud and delighted to announce that Veterans at Ease has been chosen as the Club's Charity of the Year! 🏆

We are so excited for the next 12 months and can’t wait to support you with the fantastic lineup of events you have planned for us. We just know this is the beginning of a long, meaningful, and very happy relationship.

Enjoy the match tonight, everyone—let's get those three points! 🤞⚫⚪

Veterans at Ease Gateshead