Responding to the government review out today led by Lord Etherton examining the experience of LGBT+ Service Personnel who served under the ban when it was illegal to serve as a homosexual, Nick Pope, Chair of Cobseo – the Confederation of Service Charities, said…
Read moreToday (Wednesday 19 July 2023) Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, took the momentous step of apologising to the nation for the treatment of LGBT+ veterans who have suffered the lifelong impact of the so-called ‘gay ban’ which existed in the armed forces up until the year 2000.
Read moreTaking place in typical British summer weather – strong winds, heavy showers, and temperatures struggling to reach 20°C – the Swansea IRONMAN 70.3 saw five plucky chaps endure the elements and a swim, run, and cycle ride for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreA government review out today (Wednesday, 19 July 2023), led by Lord Etherton has examined the experience of people in the Armed Forces who are LGBT+ under the ban when it was illegal to serve as a homosexual, exposing some of the terrible prejudice and mistreatment many faced.
Read moreFollowing Rishi Sunak’s apology for the historical treatment of LGBT veterans and Armed Forces personnel, Rory O’Connor, the RAF Association’s Director of Member, Branch and Wellbeing said…
Read moreThe PM and Defence Secretary apologise to LGBT personnel and veterans impacted by the historic ban.
Read moreIndependent Review into the service and experience of LGBT veterans who served prior to 2000.
Read moreA private reception to celebrate the finalists of the 2023 Soldiering On Awards has been held at the House of Lords on 18th July, hosted by Awards Patron the Rt Hon Earl Howe GBE PC.
Read moreOn Sunday 16 July, the Fund commemorated the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the RAF Memorial.
Read moreA series of fast-paced fundraising events in aid of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity and three others will take place in Harrogate later this month and into early August.
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