Rebuilding lives.Restoring dignity.Supporting disabled UK veterans.
Project Independence (PIV) stands beside disabled UK veterans and communities, helping people rebuild, reconnect, and move forward with dignity through understanding, advocacy, and hands-on support.
Project Independence (PIV) is dedicated to supporting disabled UK veterans and communities through tailored practical assistance, advocacy, and community-led support that restores dignity, connection, and independence.
What we do
Practical support, real independence.
Every veteran's journey is different. We meet them where they are — offering the right help, at the right time, with respect.
1-to-1 Support
If you're in need of any personal guidance through benefits, housing, equipment and daily life challenges we can point you in the right direction. Alternatively, if we can't, we will find someone who can.
Community
Veteran-led groups, events and peer support to break isolation and rebuild bonds.
Advocacy
We stand up for the rights and recognition disabled veterans deserve.
Mental Health
Supporting you to live an everyday life
CODE0 was set up by Benjamin Pearson, a former soldier who also served with BTP (British Transport Police), to assist with mental health challenges such as PTSD.
VISITUrgent help
Important contact numbers
Free, confidential helplines for veterans and their families. Tap a number to call it straight from your phone.
Veterans UK Helpline
0808 1914 218Free helpline for veterans and their families.
Help for Heroes
0300 303 9888Welfare and mobility support line.
Combat Stress
0800 138 1619Open 24/7 — or text 07537 173683.
SSAFA Forcesline
0800 731 4880Confidential support for the armed forces community.
Samaritans
116 123Free to call, day or night.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
How we can help
Practical, free support for disabled veterans in Wigan and across the North West.
Mobility scooters
Free scooters for veterans, with rain covers and storage bags.
Learn moreElectric wheelchairs
Electric and manual wheelchairs for veterans, partners and carers.
Learn moreSupport in Wigan
Local, face-to-face help across Wigan and Greater Manchester.
Learn moreVeteran stories
Real handovers and the difference they made.
Learn moreNeed support, or want to help?
Whether you're a veteran, a family member, or someone from the community who wants to support our mission — we'd love to hear from you.