Shela Maine was only five years old when her father, a soldier, was severely injured while on manoeuvres abroad. Her mother, Edna Maine (nee Kirkland) turned to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity when she needed help.
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Shela Maine was only five years old when her father, a soldier, was severely injured while on manoeuvres abroad. Her mother, Edna Maine (nee Kirkland) turned to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity when she needed help.
Read moreAfter a period of intense work by our Executive and Trustees, our amazing veterans, Members of the FWP Coalition Group, Members of the UK, Scottish and Welsh Parliaments and organisations across the UK that support our work, the Government was held to its commitment to a full Commons debate in the New Year.
Read moreIn recognition of the enormous contribution that our LGBT personnel and veterans make to this country, a review into their treatment between 1967 and 2000 was commissioned by the Ministry of Defence and the Office for Veterans Affairs.
Read moreEach year, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity hosts an annual Christmas Carol Concert at the beautiful Guard’s Chapel at Wellington Barracks in London.
Read moreBrought to you by the Forces Employment Charity for the very first time, Careers in Energy 2024 (CIE24) will offer a unique insight into the energy sector and the opportunity to engage with some of the leading companies within the sector.
Read moreThis year, go beyond the ordinary and look to the Military in Business® community for your festive shopping.
Read moreForces charity Mission Motorsport builds a Scalextric replica of Goodwood Circuit to raise awareness of its work for ex-service personnel.
Read moreScotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children and young people, recently put on their annual Winter Festival to remind their members it’s okay to smile and that they aren’t alone.
Read moreToday (11 December 2023) Fighting With Pride delivered an open letter to the Prime Minister (Rishi Sunak), the Secretary of State for Defence (Grant Schapps), The Minister of State for Veterans Affairs (Johnny Mercer) and the Minister for Defence People Veterans and Service Families (Dr Andrew Murrison).
Read moreWe urge the government to honour its commitment to hold a full parliamentary debate on the armed forces “gay ban”.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
