Each week The Armed Forces Community Awards @ Soldiering On highlights a category that members may wish to engage with.

Julie has held a number of prominent leadership and advisory roles across her career, including more than 40 years with NatWest, and brings deep financial, strategic and governance expertise that will further strengthen XFE as it continues to grow its national impact.

In a remarkable gathering befitting the spirit of service and resilience that defines the Armed Forces community, Royal Hospital Chelsea played host to the official launch of The Armed Forces Community Awards Soldiering On 2026.

Military charities invited to nominate outstanding organisations strengthening the Armed Forces community

X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Armed Forces Community Awards, newly rebranded from the long-established Soldiering On Awards.

As part of this year’s ceremony, the Soldiering On Awards were honoured to receive a personal message from the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP, who paid tribute to the Armed Forces community and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting those who serve and have served.

Last night, 22 October 2025, the nation’s most inspiring members of the Armed Forces community were recognised at the 15th annual Soldiering On Awards.