Military mental health charity PTSD Resolution today released its 2024 Impact Report, demonstrating substantial progress in providing trauma therapy to veterans, reservists and their families across the UK. The report reveals the charity treated 460 beneficiaries in 2023-24, while maintaining its commitment to prompt, accessible mental health support with an impressive 82% therapy completion rate.
The charity, which delivers treatment through a nationwide network of 200 qualified Human Givens therapists, has achieved significant outcomes in the past year:
– 3,125 therapy sessions delivered
– 397 new referrals received
– 52 family members supported
– 55 veterans in custody treated
– 68% reliable improvement rate in PTSD symptoms (PCL-5 measure)
– Average wait time of just 12 days from registration to first treatment
– Average of 6.75 sessions per client
Charles Highett, CEO of PTSD Resolution, said:
“In a landmark year, PTSD Resolution has exemplified its commitment to doing more with less, delivering high-quality mental health treatment to veterans, reservists, and their families. With over 60% of clients referred through trusted partners, our position in the military community remains strong. Our success stems from the committed team at PTSD Resolution and dedicated network of therapists.”
The report highlights several innovative programmes launched in 2024. The FAITH (Family Assistance & Intervention for Trauma Healing) initiative responds to growing evidence that trauma impacts entire households. Recent data shows that 17% of PTSD Resolution’s clients are family members, with partners comprising 65% of these referrals and children 32%.
The charity’s partnership with Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) has expanded, supporting veterans moving from homelessness to independent living. Since 2018, this collaboration has provided essential mental health support to 105 veterans at RBLI’s Mountbatten Pavilion in Aylesford, Kent. In 2024, a grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust enabled further expansion of mental health interventions within the STEP-IN programme.
PTSD Resolution has also pioneered mental health resilience training in Ukraine, developing a ground-breaking two-week programme in collaboration with specialists in Kyiv. The initiative comes at a critical time, as 54% of Ukrainians are reported to experience PTSD, according to The Lancet.
Financial highlights demonstrate the charity’s efficient operation, with 92% of expenditure directly supporting charitable objectives. The cost per client averages £940, delivered free of charge to beneficiaries. Total expenditure for the year was £369,500, with income increasing to £375,893.
Lord Arbuthnot, President of PTSD Resolution, commented:
“PTSD Resolution continues to go from strength to strength. Its awareness and recognition has helped to open new opportunities to help those who are or have been in the armed forces, those who are or have been in prison and other groups who need us. We are helping those who for one reason or another have not been able to benefit from other therapies.”
PTSD Resolution remains committed to its foundational approach of providing prompt, local, brief and effective therapeutic support, using Human Givens therapy exclusively. Treatment is available without requiring GP referral or diagnosis, and the charity uniquely extends support to veterans with addiction issues or those in prison.
The full report is available at www.ptsdresolution.org
