Veteran's and Blue Light Services Conference 2026
Working Together to Prevent Homelessness and Restore Dignity
FREE TO ATTEND – Join Squaddie Box (CIC) for a unique conference exploring innovative solutions to homelessness and social exclusion. Discover how providing a secure postal address can help veterans, blue-light personnel, and vulnerable civilians regain access to healthcare, employment, housing, banking, and essential services.
Hear from expert speakers, strategic partners, charities, councils, and businesses working together to break the cycle of homelessness. Network with organisations committed to creating lasting social impact, share ideas, and explore partnership opportunities. Together, we can move beyond managing homelessness and start preventing it—restoring dignity, independence, and hope for those who need it most.
Meet Our Conference Chair
Chaired by Air Marshall Philip Lester CBE (Retired) Providing strategic leadership throughout the day and bringing decades of experience supporting the Armed Forces community
Dr Tony Gardner
Actor & Qualified General Practitioner
Best known to military audiences for his role as Lieutenant Colonel Philip Smith in the BBC comedy-drama Bluestone 42. Dr Gardner joins us to support Squaddie Box and the veteran and blue light community
Hosted by Squaddie Box (CIC)
📅 Wednesday 19 August 2026
📍 Blacklands Farm Outdoor Centre, East Grinstead, RH19 4HP
🕣 Arrival & Networking: 08:30
🕘 Conference: 09:15 – 16:00
Speakers & Attendees
- Veterans Organisations
- Military Charities
- Housing Providers
- Local Authorities
- NHS Organisations
- Emergency Services
- Serving Armed Forces Personnel
- Community Interest Companies (CIC)
- Corporate Partners
- Charities
FREE Exhibition Stands Available
All STANDS ARE FREE
- Dedicated stand space
- 60-second presentation slot
- Networking opportunities
Email – sam@squaddiebox.org.uk
However, donations towards supporting the event are very welcome and gratefully received
All stands will be given 60 seconds to pitch your Charity, Sponsored Cause, Company, CIC or Organisation
Why Attend
✔ Learn how practical innovation can help prevent homelessness.
✔ Meet charities, NHS organisations, local authorities, housing providers, emergency services and businesses.
✔ Build partnerships and reduce duplication between organisations.
✔ Discover how Squaddie Box is helping veterans, blue light personnel and vulnerable people reconnect with healthcare, employment, housing and essential services.
✔ Network with organisations committed to making a lasting difference
Who Should Attend?
- Veterans’ Organisations
- Military Charities
- Local Authorities
- NHS Organisations
- Police, Fire & Ambulance Services
- Housing Providers
- Armed Forces
- Community Interest Companies
- Businesses & Sponsors
- Community & Voluntary Organisations
Final Call to Action
Homelessness cannot be solved by one organisation alone. By working together, we can restore dignity, prevent homelessness and create lasting change for veterans, blue light personnel and vulnerable communities.