Gibraltar Veterans Heritage Project

About the Project

This May a team of veterans are travelling to Gibraltar to help renovate Lord Airey’s Battery, an iconic element of Gibraltar’s heritage which was built by British troops in 1891 and saw service throughout both World Wars. Since decommissioned in 1976, the gun has fallen into disrepair and is now a subject of a renovation project spearheaded by military historian Pete Jackson, Trustee of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust.

Five veterans who have struggled and faced homelessness since leaving the Armed Forces and who have each benefited from the support of Alabaré's veterans' teams, will be helping to restore the gun as part of a week-long project.

The trip co-insides with the epic efforts of our cyclists as they seek to conquer our Race to the Sun which you can read more about here.

Meet the Team

Our veterans taking part in the Gibraltar Heritage project come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.  The team are made up of a mix of clients who have been previously homeless or at risk of being homeless, and staff.  Between them, they represent all four military services.  Each is looking forward to the opportunity to work together as a team, and help with the restoration of this iconic piece of military, and Gibraltar, heritage.

Meet more of the team here.

Sponsors and Partners

Whilst in Gibraltar, the team will be working under the guidance of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust. Chief Executive of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust, Claire Montado says;

“We are very pleased that we have been able to bring together both organisations in such a mutually beneficial way. The passion and expertise of all involved is testament to the many individuals and organisations that are contributing to making this project a reality.”

The project has been made possible thanks to support and funding from individuals and organisations including The Not Forgotten, the UK based Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society, Greenwich Hospital and Rebecca Day 360°.

Learn more about the Sponsors and Partners here. 

Follow The Team

As the project progresses see the latest photos from the team on our social media pages for Alabaré's Homes for Veterans Facebook and Twitter. We will also be adding photos from the team on our Yogile account which you can reach here. 

Press and Media Enquiries.

Please contact Claire Sime initially by email for more information