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  • Happy Armed Forces Week!

    Mon, 21 Jun 2021

    Armed Forces Week is a chance to show your support for those people who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to veterans, cadets and Service families.

  • This day in 1915, Alan Buchanan fell at the 1st Battle of Bellewaarde just outside Ypres

    Wed, 16 Jun 2021

    He was a machine gunner with the 1/10th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment).

  • Ross Kemp cuts ribbon to our Veteran cottages.

    Wed, 26 May 2021

    Friday, 21st May 2021 was a momentous day for The Buchanan Trust, with the official opening of our four, newly built Almshouse veteran cottages.

  • Check out our Almshouse Veteran cottages time-lapse video and message of support from Johnny Mercer MP

    Tue, 18 May 2021

    Opening this Friday the 21st May 2021, we are thrilled to be joined by a host of dignitaries, as well as our guest of honour, Ross Kemp, who will be cutting the ribbon.

  • One of our trustees, Karl, is training for his first ultra marathon.

    Tue, 18 May 2021

    All money raised is going towards helping more Veteran beneficiaries here at the Buchanan Trust.

  • Ross Kemp planned to attend official opening of new Veteran accommodation.

    Tue, 04 May 2021

    An English actor, author, presenter and investigative journalist; Ross Kemp has also been a long-term supporter of our Armed Forces Community of which we are truly grateful.

  • Prolectric assisting the Trust with sustainable, solar lighting.

    Fri, 23 Apr 2021

    An enormous shout-out to Prolectric, for their very generous, end-to-end supply and fit donation of an external, solar powered carpark lighting system at our new Veteran cottages.

  • Who doesn't like a before and after?

    Wed, 14 Apr 2021

    Before and after photos of North Farm, which now has four newly built Veteran cottages.

  • Finishing touches at North Farm Veteran cottages

    Wed, 07 Apr 2021

    Following a successful practical completion of our new Veteran cottages, the team are now attending to the smaller details, ready to welcome new military beneficiaries from mid this month.

  • Message of support from Johnny Mercer MP

    Mon, 29 Mar 2021

    We’re delighted to have received a message of support from Johnny Mercer, Minister for Defence People and Veterans.