Andy Reid MBE - Standing Tall Foundation

Andy Reid MBE - Standing Tall Foundation In October 2009, Corporal Andy Reid MBE stepped on a Taliban improvised explosive device while on patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

The Standing Tall Foundation promote the mental and physical health of all community groups through the provision of counselling, addiction support, Housing and Benefits advice and physical activity initiatives. Injured so badly that it was thought he would not survive, he defied the odds to the extent that, within a month, he was able to meet up with members of his patrol again. Since then as a triple amputee, he has gone on to carry out many arduous challenges to raise money and give back to the associations that helped him and his family through difficult times. To assist him in his endeavours, Andy set up the Standing Tall Foundation in March of 2020, perhaps the worst time in modern history to do so. With little in the way of resources and funding he set about assisting people on an individual basis. Along the way he tackled homelessness, attempted suicide, job loss, depression and various mental health scenarios, much of it at his own expense and time. Each fresh case presented a whole new set of circumstances to deal with and resolve or put measures in place to help. The Standing Tall Foundation has now evolved, and promotes the mental and physical health of all community groups through the provision of counselling, addiction support and physical activity initiatives. We further extend this support into the community to help those in financial hardship, including the homeless, via the provision of grants, items and services using the resources secured by the Foundation or those made available to us.

24/12/2025
Today saw last drop off of toys from our Xmas Appeal at St Helens community Fire & Rescue Station for the amazing Violet...
18/12/2025

Today saw last drop off of toys from our Xmas Appeal at St Helens community Fire & Rescue Station for the amazing Violet-Grace’s Gift appeal.

Thanks so much once again to everybody that donated over the last few months, the support has been incredible ❤️🙏

We cannot thank everyone enough for their support with our Xmas Toy Appeal this year. On Friday we held our wrap and pac...
15/12/2025

We cannot thank everyone enough for their support with our Xmas Toy Appeal this year.

On Friday we held our wrap and pack event which saw over 60 volunteers from local organisations, foundation partners, friends, family and veterans. They helped wrap, pack and deliver over 3000 gifts to 1015 vulnerable children and their families.

Thank you for making such a huge difference, without you none of this would be possible! ❤️🎄🎁

You can read the full story and see the pictures below ⬇️

We cannot thank everyone enough for their involvement in our Xmas Toy Appeal this year. Friday saw us hold our Wrap and Pack event in the marquee here at

And we’re off!! The first half of our Xmas wrap and pack day is well underway with our partners, friends and Veterans f...
12/12/2025

And we’re off!! The first half of our Xmas wrap and pack day is well underway with our partners, friends and Veterans from A&B Engineering , VTA Recruitment, Cosey Rentals St Helens, Carma, PepsiCo, St Helens Borough Council TRS Training Ltd to name but a few!

Bastion the Bulldog has also come out for a surprise visit to help!

We look forward to welcoming people in the second session this afternoon, more photos to follow! 🎅🎄🎁





Enormous thanks to the team at TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited for the wonderful gifts they wrapped and donated to us...
11/12/2025

Enormous thanks to the team at TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited for the wonderful gifts they wrapped and donated to us for our Xmas Toy Appeal yesterday.

We will be delivering all the gifts tomorrow at our annual wrap and pack day to 50 schools across the borough of St Helens. The gifts will given to the most vulnerable children and their families who may not otherwise receive any presents this Xmas.

We cannot thank you enough for your generosity and taking the time out of your day to wrap them all up! It will make such a huge difference to many ❤️🎄


A huge thank you to St Helens Rugby Club for hosting our Kinaxia 2025 Conference - the perfect venue for a day focused o...
11/12/2025

A huge thank you to St Helens Rugby Club for hosting our Kinaxia 2025 Conference - the perfect venue for a day focused on collaboration, teamwork, and shaping the future of our business.

We’re incredibly grateful to our guest speaker, Andy Reid, whose inspiring and motivational talk left a lasting impact on everyone in the room. We look forward to working closely with Andy and the Standing Tall Foundation in 2026.

Thank you to all who attended and contributed. It was a fantastic day filled with valuable discussions, shared goals, and positive steps forward as we continue to build a stronger, more connected Kinaxia.

10/12/2025
10/12/2025

Cpl Andy Reid MBE lost his legs and right arm in Afghanistan prompting his local MP to call for a medal campaign.

Wow, what an amazing week it’s been so far here at the STF hub! A new mascot and now a new Bastionmobile to drive around...
09/12/2025

Wow, what an amazing week it’s been so far here at the STF hub! A new mascot and now a new Bastionmobile to drive around in! 🚙🐶

We are delighted to have partnered with Chorley Group and Chorley Nissan Wigan who have very kindly provided us with an amazing car to use for Foundation purposes.

This will help us enormously with visiting vulnerable clients, transporting veterans and travelling to STF events.

Thanks so much we are truly grateful 🙏

Keep your eyes peeled and give us a beep if you see us on the road!



🌟Meet “Corporal Bastion the Bulldog!”The new official Mascot of the Standing Tall Foundation, proudly sponsored by A&B E...
08/12/2025

🌟Meet “Corporal Bastion the Bulldog!”

The new official Mascot of the Standing Tall Foundation, proudly sponsored by A&B Engineering .

The mascot was designed by children from Rainford C.E Primary School, Eccleston Mere Primary School and Haydock English Martyrs who were chosen as winners from the mascot competition we ran back in the summer.

Keep your eyes peeled for Bastion as he will be making a few surprise appearances this week! 🐶

Ps. He likes hi-fives and treats! 👋

Massive thanks and shout out to Cosey Rentals St Helens and PepsiCo who both very kindly collected and donated gifts for...
05/12/2025

Massive thanks and shout out to Cosey Rentals St Helens and PepsiCo who both very kindly collected and donated gifts for our Xmas Toy Appeal.

The gifts will be delivered to schools all over the borough next Friday and will make such a huge difference to the most vulnerable children and their families.

If anyone still has any toys or gifts they would like to donate, please drop them off at the Foundation next week!

Thanks so much for all your support 🙏❤️🎄



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