Background to the Fund

The Welcome Home Heroes Fund evolved in February 2010, out of a real desire to provide support for our Armed Forces, To honour our Troops, the young men and women who have lost their lives or been wounded in the line of duty, and to support the bereaved families. The Fund has been specifically created to raise and provide funds to support a returning Battalion’s welfare team in providing Welcome Home Events, Family Days, Concerts, etc that will both honour the our young men and women, and support the  bereaved families. 

The Welcome Home Heroes Fund brings together ‘like- minded’ people from across the Lothians with a desire to muster community support for our returning troops and their families. Home Base’ support is so important. Attending a Battalion’s Homecoming Parade  is a simple, yet practical way of letting them, and their family members know that their communities respect, care and support them.

We do appreciate that in today’s climate everyone is struggling to raise funds, but this is a very special cause. If you would like to support us, then please send your DONATION to:  Welcome Home Heroes Fund, 40/8 Hardengreen Business Park, Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith EH22 3NX.

If you would like to know more or would like to help please contact us on:
Telephone: 0131 654 2531
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WHHF Supported Events 

8^th May 2010:  Homecoming Parade, Family Day and Homecoming Events of the 3rd Battalion the Rifles, and B Company 1 SCOTS who were part of the 3 Rifles Battle Group.  Based at Redford Barracks the 3rd Battalion the Rifles returned from Afghanistan after its 6 month tour. The immense contribution the battalion made resulted in some of the heaviest losses of the conflict so far.  WHHF supported the 3 Rifles Welfare Team; providing accommodation and transport for the bereaved families, funds to support the Family Day activities, and donations for the auction and raffle.

This event was supported by local organisations. Thanks to:   Ocean Apartments, Western Harbour Midway, Edinburgh; Sainsbury’s, Cameron Toll, Edinburgh; Scotmid, Leith, Edinburgh; John Lewis, Edinburgh; McSween, Loanhead, Midlothian; Edinburgh School of Food & Wine; Musselburgh Race Course; Diageo; Heineken; Laura’s facepainting; Zoe’s facepainting, and the band Milestone.

The Homecoming 8-5-10 News of The World Our dads our heroes Click HERE to view

Scotland on Sunday 9-5-10 Thousands welcome home heroes of the 3 Rifles from Afghanistan in Edinburgh Click HERE to view

Sunday Herald 9-5-10 Capital parade marks homecoming Click HERE to view

22^nd October 2010: Homecoming Concert for The Royal Regiment of Scotland, featuring The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Pipes and Drums of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. WHHF supported this homecoming event by producing the concert programme on behalf of the Band.

Click here to view the Concert Programme