Veterans' Outreach Events
Upcoming Drop in sessions
September 2026
- Thursday 10 September 10.00 - 12.30 (Supported by Royal British Legion, SSAFA, Combat Stress)
- Thursday 17 September 10.00 - 12.30 (Supported by Department for Work & Pensions, SSAFA, Combat Stress, Veterans RVP)
October 2026
- Thursday 1 October 10.00 - 12.30 - Breakfast Club (supported by Royal British Legion, Blind Veterans UK, Royal Air Forces Association, Samaritans Central London)
- Thursday 8 October 10.00 - 12:30 (Supported by SSAFA, OpCourage)
- Thursday 15 October 10.00 - 12:30 (Supported by CombatStress, Department for Work & Pensions)
- Thursday 22 October 10.00 - 12:30 (Supported by Veterans RVP, Help for Heroes, Department for Work & Pensioners)
- Thursday 29 October 10.00 - 12:30 (Supported by Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes, The Stoll Foundation)
No booking required for drop in sessions. Please come to Chelsea Gate on arrival and you will be directed to the Soane Stable Yard where our drop ins take place.
Upcoming Events
Veterans Outreach - Games Afternoon
Thu 10th Sep 2026 2.00pm - Thu 10th Sep 2026 4.00pmVeterans and their carers are invited to join the Chelsea Pensioners and other veterans for an afternoon of fun & games. Held in our purpose built activities centre, you'll be able to enjoy a series of popular games alongside other retired military veterans.
Veterans Outreach - Off the Canvas Boxing Training September
Thu 17th Sep 2026 2.30pm - Thu 17th Sep 2026 4.30pmJoin us for our next Boxing Training session with the Chelsea Pensioners and Fighting Chance. We welcome all Veterans from the Tri-Services and the Merchant Navy in receipt of a state pension to book now for our next monthly non-contact boxing training session.
Veterans Outreach Garden Party
Thu 24th Sep 2026 10.30am - Thu 24th Sep 2026 2.30pmThe Royal Hospital Chelsea are delighted to host the Veterans Outreach Garden Party at the National Memorial Arboretum. Join us for a memorable day of comradeship with the Chelsea Pensioners and fellow veterans.
Veterans Outreach - Growing Connections: Pumpkin Halloween Planters
Tue 13th Oct 2026 10.00am - Tue 13th Oct 2026 3.00pmJoin us for our Pumpkin Halloween planters session, part of the Growing Connections sessions that we run monthly here in connection with Defence Garden Scheme, (DGS), as part of the Growing Connections programme (funded by the Army Forces Covenant Fund Trust)
Veterans Outreach - Off the Canvas Boxing Training October
Thu 15th Oct 2026 2.30pm - Thu 15th Oct 2026 4.30pmJoin us for our next Boxing Training session with the Chelsea Pensioners and Fighting Chance. We welcome all Veterans from the Tri-Services and the Merchant Navy in receipt of a state pension to book now for our next monthly non-contact boxing training session.