Bryn Parry CBE

Everyone at Help for Heroes is deeply saddened by the news that our co-founder Bryn Parry CBE has passed away at the age of 66 after a short illness with pancreatic cancer.

Bryn, his wife Emma Parry OBE, and a small group of close friends, set up the Charity up in October 2007 after identifying an urgent need for better care and support for wounded troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Bryn’s energy, dedication and passion soon propelled Help for Heroes into the national spotlight. The Charity became a household name overnight. As a result, hundreds of millions of pounds have been raised since. And the lives of tens of thousands wounded, sick and injured service personnel, veterans and their families have been transformed.

We’re so grateful for all Bryn has done and we have lots of amazing memories of him. We’re sure you do too. If you’d like to share your memories, condolences, and even a photo, please do so on this page.

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Emma Parry

John Jones
13/04/2023

What a different Bryn and Emma have made to UK society. The idea for Help for Heroes was of its time. Op Herick was well underway. From the start the merchandise and branding were spot on. We are a military family with my father having been RAMC. Our sons are RMP and RLC Reserve and due to be mobilised. Departed Merit who will be missed. Typical of ex British Army to have made a difference. A good Englishman

Emma Parry