In a recent poll, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity revealed that nearly a quarter of service personnel are experiencing loneliness in the lead up to Christmas this year. Surprisingly, just 19 per cent of Brits surveyed realise that service personnel […]
Most service leavers thrive in civilian life. However, some may struggle if complications aren’t addressed early enough and this may lead to more drastic intervention later on. Issues that some service leavers may face are often centred around employment, housing, […]
In 2010, while serving in Afghanistan, Matt Stringer was injured by two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) which left him with severe hearing loss. Now, with the help of The Soldiers’ Charity, he has a rewarding second career in motorsport. Matt […]
Today, Dean is a qualified fitness instructor, but there was a time when the prospect of a career seemed remote. Diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Dean was being treated by Combat Stress, the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental […]
In 2016, a back injury and mental illness cut short Lee’s Army career. Now, with the support of The Soldiers’ Charity, he runs a specialist cleaning company offering services across North Yorkshire and beyond. Lee joined the Royal Artillery as […]
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a lifeline, offering practical support to thousands of people across the UK, every year. Their work is hugely varied and demonstrates the complexity of the challenges faced by military people and their families. Here’s […]
Former Staff Sergeant, Lester Staples, served with The Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in a career spanning 22 and a half years. During this time, he completed operational tours in Cyprus and Iraq, on both Op TELIC 1 and 2. Sadly, […]
UK’s top military housing charity Haig Housing Trust are looking for 100 Veterans and serving personnel (in a private capacity) to walk 100 miles from Ypres to the Cenotaph to mark 100 years since the end of the First World […]
SSAFA are using their corporate partnerships to promote awareness and fundraise during Armed Forces Week. With Armed Forces Week fast approaching, now is the time for society to come together and show their support for the men and women who […]
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is the British Army’s National Charity, helping soldiers and veterans from every conflict, and their families, in times of need. We were established in 1944 to ensure that the hardships endured by soldiers in the aftermath […]