Andy Reid MBE - Standing Tall Foundation

Andy Reid MBE - Standing Tall Foundation In October 2009, Corporal Andy Reid MBE stepped on a Taliban improvised explosive device while on patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

The Standing Tall Foundation promote the mental and physical health of all community groups through the provision of counselling, addiction support, Housing and Benefits advice and physical activity initiatives. Injured so badly that it was thought he would not survive, he defied the odds to the extent that, within a month, he was able to meet up with members of his patrol again. Since then as a triple amputee, he has gone on to carry out many arduous challenges to raise money and give back to the associations that helped him and his family through difficult times. To assist him in his endeavours, Andy set up the Standing Tall Foundation in March of 2020, perhaps the worst time in modern history to do so. With little in the way of resources and funding he set about assisting people on an individual basis. Along the way he tackled homelessness, attempted suicide, job loss, depression and various mental health scenarios, much of it at his own expense and time. Each fresh case presented a whole new set of circumstances to deal with and resolve or put measures in place to help. The Standing Tall Foundation has now evolved, and promotes the mental and physical health of all community groups through the provision of counselling, addiction support and physical activity initiatives. We further extend this support into the community to help those in financial hardship, including the homeless, via the provision of grants, items and services using the resources secured by the Foundation or those made available to us.

It’s nearly that time! 🎄🎅We are overjoyed to announce we will holding our Xmas Toy Appeal again this year.We are asking ...
22/10/2025

It’s nearly that time! 🎄🎅

We are overjoyed to announce we will holding our Xmas Toy Appeal again this year.

We are asking people to kindly donate new toys and gifts to support the most vulnerable families in St Helens.

Last year we successfully delivered over 2000 gifts to 844 children and their families, including Young Carers.

This year with your help, we are looking to do the same via 50 schools in the Borough who have identified the greatest need, as well as homeless families, to make sure the most vulnerable children receive gifts this Xmas.

We are accepting any gifts aged from 4 to 18 years. There are several drop off points in the town as follows:

Standing Tall Foundation
REDS Cafe & Takeaway
NatWest St Helens
Smyths Toy Store
Dunelm St Helens | Community Support (fill out a tag for the tree as part of their delivering joy campaign)

Help us to help others this Xmas. Your support is always appreciated 🙏❤️🎄



Every week on a Wednesday, we hold free Wellbeing sessions for the community, anyone is welcome to join!We start with a ...
20/10/2025

Every week on a Wednesday, we hold free Wellbeing sessions for the community, anyone is welcome to join!

We start with a Wellness Walk around Taylor Park, followed by a Wellness Cafe and finally a Yoga session in the Business Centre overlooking the Lake.

You can come to any of the sessions or all 3 if you like! It’s completely up to you!

What are you doing to improve your Wellbeing? Come along this week and make a positive difference! 🤗💪






The Foundation are proud to be able to offer multiple services all under one roof to help those in need. Our team work ...
17/10/2025

The Foundation are proud to be able to offer multiple services all under one roof to help those in need. Our team work together to provide people with the best possible support to help them on their journey ❤️😊

We are delighted to be a part of this wonderful initiative that allows veterans to get the support they deserve but also...
14/10/2025

We are delighted to be a part of this wonderful initiative that allows veterans to get the support they deserve but also need to develop and grow

If you can spare a few quid to support Alex and the foundation that would be amazing Every £1 raised goes towards FREE m...
11/10/2025

If you can spare a few quid to support Alex and the foundation that would be amazing

Every £1 raised goes towards FREE mental health services for veterans and our clients

Help Alex Seddon raise money to support Standing Tall Foundation

Very enjoyable evening in London as guests of Hilary Meredith at the fundraising dinner last night. Great for the two o...
11/10/2025

Very enjoyable evening in London as guests of Hilary Meredith at the fundraising dinner last night. Great for the two of us to get some time to talk all things Standing Tall Foundation. The team best be ready, coming back with loads of ideas.

The Colonel and I on our way to that there London for the DMRC Charity Dinner at the Victory Services Club. Therefore we...
10/10/2025

The Colonel and I on our way to that there London for the DMRC Charity Dinner at the Victory Services Club.
Therefore we are currently unsupervised, it’s worrying I know, but the possibilities are endless!!

Today poignantly marks .We have a dedicated prevention team here at the Foundation who are helping to tackle and improv...
10/10/2025

Today poignantly marks .

We have a dedicated prevention team here at the Foundation who are helping to tackle and improve people’s living situations here in St Helens.

If you are facing homelessness or know someone who is experiencing housing issues or welfare problems, please get in touch, we are here to help ❤️🙏



Today we celebrate . What are you doing to be kind to your mind?Here at the Foundation we offer free 121 Mental Health ...
10/10/2025

Today we celebrate . What are you doing to be kind to your mind?

Here at the Foundation we offer free 121 Mental Health Counselling sessions, addiction support sessions and a host of Wellbeing activities.

If you are struggling, please don’t suffer in silence any longer. Reach out, we are here to help ❤️🙏

https://www.standingtallfoundation.org.uk/contact-us/




One of our STF Veterans Alex is taking on an almighty CrossFit competition on the 18th October to raise money and awaren...
09/10/2025

One of our STF Veterans Alex is taking on an almighty CrossFit competition on the 18th October to raise money and awareness for the Foundation.

Please donate if you can! The money raised will go towards helping veterans either their mental health, addiction issues and welfare and housing needs.





Help Alex Seddon raise money to support Standing Tall Foundation

As the dust settles we have had a chance to reflect on what a truly phenomenal night it was on Saturday!Our 4th annual G...
08/10/2025

As the dust settles we have had a chance to reflect on what a truly phenomenal night it was on Saturday!

Our 4th annual Gala Dinner and Awards at Formby Hall did not disappoint!

It was a fantastic night with all our Foundation Partners and friends which saw over 200 guests come together to celebrate the support they have shown us and the brilliant things we have been able to achieve and deliver due to that support.

We cannot thank you all enough and truly appreciate every single one of you!

You can read the full story and who the winners were below 👇

https://www.standingtallfoundation.org.uk/2025/10/08/stf-gala-dinner-awards-night-2025/

Most importantly, you can view and download all the images from the night too below ⬇️

https://www.standingtallfoundation.org.uk/2025/10/08/stf-gala-dinner-awards-night-2025-official-photos/








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