Scotty’s Little Soldiers – Helping children after military parent loss: Part 1

In this episode of the BBK Free Speech Podcast, Jennifer Ellis, Senior Solicitor in our Military Claims team, sits down with Nikki Scott, Founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers – a charity that supports children and young people who have lost a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.

This powerful first instalment of a two‑part series dives into the deeply personal story that inspired Nikki to create the charity that became a nationwide support network for bereaved military families.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Nikki’s own journey through grief and how she navigated the early days after the loss of her husband
• How Scotty’s Little Soldiers supports bereaved military children, from emotional support to community connection
• The impact of Prince Harry becoming the charity’s Global Ambassador, and how his involvement has raised awareness for military families