Troop Aid Volunteer joins Army

On 14 March 2025, Al Sutton was honoured to be invited to attend the passing-out parade of Musician Neve Lawrence. Neve has a long-standing connection with Troop Aid, having first joined the charity as a volunteer at just 16 years of age while she was a student at St Peter’s School in Solihull. From an early stage, she showed great dedication and enthusiasm in supporting the work of the charity.

Neve later went on to study music in Cardiff, where she continued to develop her talent and passion for performance. Despite her studies away from home, she remained committed to Troop Aid, regularly volunteering whenever she returned to Solihull. Her loyalty and willingness to give her time were greatly valued by everyone involved with the charity.

Neve is now pursuing her professional career in the British Army and is currently training at the Royal School of Military Music. Her invitation to Al Sutton to attend her passing-out parade was a proud moment and a testament to her journey from dedicated volunteer to serving musician. Troop Aid is extremely proud of Neve and wishes her every success as she continues her career in military music.

The Royal Military School of Music is a prestigious institution with a long and proud history of training musicians for the British Army. Renowned for its high standards of musical excellence and military discipline, the school plays a vital role in preparing soldiers for careers as professional military musicians. Students receive world-class instruction while also developing the skills, resilience, and teamwork required for service life.

The Royal Military School of Music is widely respected both within the Armed Forces and the wider music community, producing musicians who represent the Army at ceremonial events, public performances, and on operations around the world.