Our supportive group programme provides military-connected children and young people with a safe, engaging space to connect with others, share experiences and explore topics linked to military life.
Each programme consists of three in-person sessions delivered to the same group of 8–10 military children. Applications can be made for Primary or Secondary age groups.
Sessions are delivered by a qualified Broad Horizons therapist, who will visit youth clubs, cadet units, community centres, lunch time/after-school clubs or other community venues to run the workshops.
The Little Troopers Therapy Programme is a light-touch, individual therapeutic service designed to support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people from military families by referral. It is not intended for situations where a child is experiencing a mental health crisis.
If you are concerned that your child may be at immediate risk of harm, please take action as soon as possible by following these steps:
Contact your GP for an emergency appointment.
or call 111 and select mental health option.
Attend your local A&E/call 999
If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact
HOPELINE247
Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 88247
You can text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support.
Contact your local Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services
Each three-session programme is interactive and child-centred, focusing on the unique experiences of military life. Sessions help children and young people to:
Delivery is England only. Workshops are fully funded and free to access.
Applications can be made by:
Programmes take place at your chosen venue and can’t run with fewer than 8 children, please apply only if you have identified a suitable group of military-connected participants.
Military connected: Children must have one or both parents serving in the regular or reserve British Armed Forces.
To begin, please complete the application form.
You will receive an update from Little Troopers within two weeks to confirm whether your application has been successful.
If your application is approved, Broad Horizons will contact you within five days to confirm the details of your programme and arrange next steps.
Need assistance while you are waiting? These on-demand videos are for any parents whose child hasn’t yet been awarded a place on our One-to-One therapy programme or for parents who would like more information and activity ideas to better support your child at home.
This project has been made possible by funding awarded by The National Lottery.
