The Grenadier Walk of Oman will take five ex-military personnel and one member still currently serving to the hostile environment of the Omani desert. An already ambitious trek across the Arabian desert will be made even tougher as the team […]
Former soldier, bestselling author and extreme adventurer Jordan Wylie has finally arrived off the West Coast of Scotland on his latest charity expedition. The former soldier is currently attempting to be the first person in the world to Stand-up Paddleboard […]
Military charity proud to be supporting the Forces family now, and always. As the UK’s oldest, national, tri-service charity, SSAFA is no stranger to adapting to change. Having existed through six monarchies to date, weathered two World Wars and countless […]
Haig Housing is one of the country’s oldest military charities and has been the UK’s leading provider of rental homes for Veterans and their families for over 100 years. It has its roots in the ‘The Housing Association for Officers’ […]
As the UK’s oldest, national, tri-service charity, SSAFA is no stranger to adapting to change. Having existed through six monarchies to date, weathered two World Wars and countless conflicts, COVID-19 is one more chapter in a legacy of resilience. Even […]
RAF Benevolent Fund supports veterans through COVID-19 crisis and beyond. The welfare of RAF veterans and personnel has been and will continue to be at the forefront of all of the Fund’s work. The Fund has adjusted its working practices […]
SSAFA expands mentoring service nationwide, providing support to all service leavers. SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is now rolling out their Mentoring Service to all members of the Armed Forces to assist with their transition period. Mentees reported a 35% […]
January will see the first cohort of veterans starting out on an Engineering Pathway at Colchester Institute’s Harwich Campus. Building Heroes, a Charity set up in 2014, provide training, mentoring and personal support to enable veterans, service leavers and the […]
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, […]