The association was created by former armed forces personnel, seeking to provide assistance to the local service community.
Pictured: Dene Cassin and the Lieutenant-Governor Vice-Admiral Jerry Kyd, who presented the now-former Chair with gifts.
Dene Cassin, one of the JJSVA’s founders, said: “Among other things, we hold a monthly breakfast club which enables members of the veterans’ community to come together.”
He continued: “We provide other services, mental health services and we have a dedicated helpline. Anyone who is in need, we can help them out and facilitate them to go to the correct agencies, be it for housing or pensions [for example] and signpost them to where they need to go.”
After nearly a decade as chair of the JJSVA, Mr Cassin is stepping back from the role and will instead become one of the charity’s governors helping to provide oversight.
Vice-Admiral Kyd said: “It’s really important, when you’re a veteran for whichever service, that you are always part of this amazing community of people who have served the nation and who have risked their lives.”
He added: “To come together, for breakfast or different events, is just lovely and it’s all about mutual support.”
Pictured: Vice-Admiral Kyd attended a breakfast event held by the association at the weekend.
Darren Blake, an ex-household cavalryman who served in the Blues and Royals, said the charity was grateful for the Lieutenant-Governor’s support.
Mr Blake continued: “He will meet you once and remember your name – he is very good at remembering what people have done and what service they have been in.
“It’s so nice that he is so in tune with all of us.
“He is a top man and is very well-respected by a lot of people.”