VC Gallery peer mentor receives Royal Navy Commendation
The VC Gallery works with veterans and the wider community to combat social exclusion and improve health, wellbeing and quality of life through art.
Now in its eleventh year, it offers a counselling service, communal meals, art workshops, outdoor activities and other creative groups.
Kevin, himself a Royal Navy veteran, offers support in accessing digital platforms, paperwork, referrals, housing and benefits as well as being a friendly ear for people to turn to.
He was appointed two years ago after the VC Gallery secured a £20,000 Enhancing Pembrokeshire grant in collaboration with the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
Kevin was recently awarded the Royal Navy's Regional Commander Commendation from Commadore Tris Kirkwood OBE ADC RN Naval Regional Commander at a ceremony in Ammanford with WW2 veterans.
The award highlights and recognises individuals who have gone above and beyond, working to benefit armed forces veterans and the wider services in the military.
Members of The VC Gallery, Age Cymru Dyfed and The Royal Navy with WO1 Rob Govier MBE were present to award Kevin his commendation.
"Having Kevin recognised for the work he does in Pembrokeshire for veterans, armed forces and the community is more than well deserved, his commitment to our aims and objectives in sometimes very difficult circumstances is clear to see,' said founder of the VC Gallery, Barry John.
'The help and welfare support he has provided WW2 veterans, military injured and even soldiers needing support in different parts of England and Wales has been amazing.
'Huge congratulations to Kevin and his wife Angela. "
LT Col Jolly, VC Gallery chairman added:
"Kevin's commitment to the armed forces and people in need in Pembrokeshire has been inspirational.
'This is well deserved and fantastic he has been recognised by the Royal Navy and the regional commander. Our congratulations from all from the board of trustees at the VC Gallery"
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