A Veterans’ Foundation grant of £30,000 has enabled Future Terrain to buy a vehicle that gives wounded and injured veterans the chance to transition into civilian driving careers and even take part in challenging driving expeditions.
The charity, led by former Royal Marine, Grant White, and Irish Guardsman Charles Sincock, provides career guidance and training, and wellbeing activities to injured veterans, including amputees, so they can make the successful move into suitable employment following their military service.
Future Terrain have taken delivery of an Isuzu DMax – a crew-cabin truck – and made modifications, such as hand controls, to support a range of disabilities.
It also has space for wheelchairs and other equipment and a winch to help those who need it get onboard.
As well as a range of training courses, the charity also takes veterans off-roading in extreme locations and is planning an expedition to Morocco later this year.
“We are grateful that this grant helps us enable injured veterans do things that even some able-bodied people would find challenging,” said Charles.
“It makes a huge difference to their lives and improves their wellbeing, their confidence and future prospects.”
Future Terrain also trains veterans in first aid, health and safety, project management and other practical skills and qualifications to get them back into employment after the service.
The Veterans’ Foundation’s Grants Manager, Clare Graham, said:
“We’re delighted to award funding for this innovative project. Adaption of the vehicle ensures that the activities offered by Future Terrain can be opened to as many members of the armed forces community as possible. It is wonderful to see the positive impact taking part in such meaningful activities can have on individuals, who otherwise may not be able to participate.”
