Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery & Resilience features in-depth video interviews with 13 veterans who served in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. These interviews offer a unique and intimate look into the lives of those who have served in the British Armed Forces in the past two decades.

The veterans discuss their journeys through the challenges of military service and the profound impact it has had on their lives. Topics covered include the struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), coping with physical injuries, and the difficulties of readjusting to civilian life after active service. These stories are not only a testament to the resilience and courage of those who have served but also shed light on the ongoing challenges faced by veterans as they navigate their paths to recovery and reintegration.

In the spring and summer of 2016, an exhibition at Astley Farmhouse Art Gallery in Chorley brought these stories to local audiences. Armed Forces Day 2016 was a highlight of the project, thanks to the support of a range of veteran-focused charities, including Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion, Army Benevolent Fund, Heropreneurs, Defence Medical Welfare Service, Blesma (British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association), British Ex-forces Wheelchair Sports Association (BEWSA), Dig In North West, The Military Veterans’ Service (Pennine Care NHS) and Soldiering on Through Life Trust. These organisations contributed to a programme of talks and family activities, offering further insight into the experiences of the veterans featured in the project.