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Free community support across Berkshire, UK
Standing by those who stood for us
Run by a fellow veteran with 10 years in the Royal Signals, we offer warm, practical support for veterans and seniors across Berkshire — from sorting stubborn tech problems to helping with confidence, connection, and next steps when life feels heavy.
- 🇬🇧 UK-based, Berkshire area
- Led by a Royal Signals veteran
- Free, no obligation, best effort
Monday evening sessions · Berkshire, UK
Friendly IT help, one step at a time
Every Monday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Berkshire area, we offer a free, no-obligation session on a best-effort basis. Your coordinator served 10 years in the Royal Corps of Signals — so we speak both tech and military.
What we can help with
- Computer problems and everyday troubleshooting
- Phone and tablet setup
- Email issues and password confusion
- Printer setup and connection problems
- Wi-Fi troubleshooting
- General tech questions in plain English
Support beyond IT
Practical help for the wider picture
Whatever you're dealing with, we're here to listen and help where we can — with warmth, honesty, and good signposting when specialist help is needed.
LinkedIn profiles
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Job search guidance
Support with searching, applying, and taking the next step toward work that suits you.
Veterans support & signposting
We can point you toward trusted services, local contacts, and organisations that understand military life.
Listening ear
A calm conversation can make a real difference. You will be treated with dignity, patience, and respect.
Confidence-building support
Small steps matter. We help people regain confidence with technology, paperwork, and moving forward.
Veterans-only social evening
Doughnut & Chat
Free doughnuts, hot drinks, and honest conversation in a warm room with people who understand.
When
Monthly on Tuesdays, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Starting from
Tuesday 21st July 2026
Location
Winnersh area (exact venue TBC)
Good to know
Veterans only — a relaxed evening with free doughnuts, hot drinks, and good conversation.
Simple sign-up
Stay in touch about upcoming sessions
Leave your email address and we will contact you about IT support evenings, Doughnut & Chat, and other relevant community help.
Who runs this
Veteran-led, built on trust
Your Volunteer Coordinator
This service is run by a veteran who served 10 years in the Royal Corps of Signals — the British Army's specialist IT and communications unit. After a decade keeping military communications running in some of the toughest environments, he now puts those skills to use helping fellow veterans and seniors in the Berkshire community.
Whether it's a laptop that won't start, a phone that's doing something strange, or just needing someone who understands what life after service can feel like — you'll be speaking to someone who's been there.
- 10 years Royal Signals — real-world IT and communications expertise
- Based in Berkshire, UK — local support for local people
- Fellow veteran — understands military life and the transition to civvy street
- Passionate about giving back to the community
Safeguarding & disclaimer
Clear about what this service is and is not
Volunteer community service
This is a volunteer community service, not a professional or emergency service.
If you are in crisis
Please contact: Samaritans (116 123), Veterans' Gateway (0808 802 1212), NHS 111, or Wokingham Foodbank (wokingham.foodbank.org.uk (opens in a new tab)).
Advice disclaimer
We are not responsible for any outcomes from advice given. We do our best to support, signpost, and help safely.
Staying safe
We will never ask you for bank details, passwords, or to install remote-access software. If anyone contacts you claiming to be from this service and asks for these things, please do not comply and report it to us immediately.