
On June 19, 2025, the 15 Peaks Team embarked on a 48-hour endurance challenge across fifteen summits, carrying heavy packs and facing harsh weather. Their mission honored veterans, focusing on mental health support. Despite obstacles, including a medical incident, the team succeeded in just over 36 hours, demonstrating unity and resilience.

Roy Goddin, co-founder of The Root Cause Project, discusses nature-based mental health initiatives for veterans in a recent podcast episode. Alongside other guests, he emphasizes the importance of green spaces in aiding resilience and recovery, helping veterans transition to civilian life while addressing issues like PTSD and anxiety.

Ian Roome MP visits Root Cause Project CUC

Roy Goddin, co-founder of Root Cause Project CIC, discussed the organisation’s mission to support veterans and serving personnel during an interview on The Voice North Devon. The project emphasises mental health and community connections through therapeutic sessions. Roy invited more individuals to join their supportive environment in North Devon, aiming for broader outreach and impact.

The Root Cause Project CIC, a veteran-led initiative in North Devon, has successfully completed its first year, offering free mental health support to over 100 veterans through nature-based sessions. With crucial funding from the National Lottery, Co-op, and local councils, the project aims to expand its services, fostering healing and resilience among participants.

Accessibility is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the outdoors, especially veterans who may have limited or partially restricted mobility.

Last Friday, we hosted an open day in North Devon to showcase how nature aids veterans and serving personnel’s mental health. Collaborating with organisations like The Royal Marines Charity, we emphasised community partnerships. Attendees experienced outdoor activities, promoting well-being and camaraderie while discussing ways to enhance support for those in need.

Transitioning from military to civilian life is challenging, with veterans at highest suicide risk within the first two years. Root Cause Project, founded by veterans, provides mental health support and nature-based healing to ease this transition, creating a supportive community. They aim to break mental health stigma and prevent veteran suicides, offering a lifeline to…