A selfie of a family of four smiling in front of the Natural History Museum in London.

Rachel’s story

When Rachel Kestin, who works in the communications team for her FRS, went through a devastating family bereavement earlier this year, a Rest and Recharge stay at Harcombe House gave her and her family the chance to rest and begin to recover.

A smiling man wearing a Fire & Rescue polo shirt stands in front of a red and yellow fire engine labeled “Whitstable.”

Graeme’s story

After receiving support following a stroke, firefighter Graeme Browning wanted to give something back and designed two Christmas cards, now on sale in our online shop, to help raise funds to support others in the fire services community.

A middle-aged man and woman smiling together for a selfie outdoors.

Andy’s story

Retired firefighter, Andy Todd, and his wife Amanda received financial and nursing support, while Andy went on to attend our Reset Programme amid a challenging time with his mental health.

A woman in a black uniform shirt holds a small black and white puppy while standing in front of a PKAVS Adult Carers Service banner.

Asha’s story

After losing confidence following a back injury, Asha Lal turned to us for support. Years later, when a shock MS diagnosis brought new challenges, she knew exactly where to come for help.

A woman in a denim jacket smiles and stands in front of two colorful abstract artworks—one with wavy purple patterns and one with red, blue, and white zigzags—displayed on a white wall. She holds a striped bag.

Taelor-Mae’s story

Taelor-Mae McNally visited Marine Court with her firefighter dad when she was just 13. A decade later, she’s spreading the word about our care and support in a very special way.