Why VE Day still matters - from The Big Trust

Every year on VE Day, we stop to remember the day World War II ended in Europe, May 8th 1945. It marked the end of years of fear, loss and struggle, and the beginning of something new: peace, rebuilding and hope.

For many people, VE Day may feel like something distant - a history lesson from school or maybe a black and white photo from grandparents. But at The Big Trust, we think it still has a very real meaning, especially in the kind of work we do.

VE Day is about people coming together. It's about ordinary people stepping up in extraordinary ways. The spirit of pulling together, supporting one another, and building something better? We see that every day in our work - whether its someone starting their first job after a tough time, a business stepping in to support their local community, or a volunteer giving up their afternoon to make someone else's day.

It reminds us that real change doesn't happen in big gestures - it happens in small, everyday acts of kindness and solidarity. That's what we're all about at The Big Trust.

So today, we're not just remembering the past - we're thinking about how we carry that same spirit forward. How we build fairer, kinder communities where everyone gets a chance. How we look out for each other, even when times are tough.

VE Day is a reminder that even after the darkest times, hope can win. That feels especially important right now.

Thank you

Billie

Operations manager of The Big Trust