At The Poppy Factory our mission is to support veterans with health conditions on their journey into employment and to continue supporting them whatever challenges they may face.
Read moreAt The Poppy Factory our mission is to support veterans with health conditions on their journey into employment and to continue supporting them whatever challenges they may face.
Read moreOn Wednesday 8 July 2020 Rear Admiral Mike Kimmons CB, handed over as the Chairman of the Victory Services Club having been in the role for four years and a trustee for twelve years.
Read moreA blind veteran from Egremont is urging all those in the Cumbria area to take part in a boot camp style fundraising challenge in aid of the military charity that has supported him since he lost his sight.
Read moreA blind veteran from Stanmer Heights and a local befriender from near the Marina have struck up a beautiful friendship during the Covid-19 pandemic, while Blind Veterans UK’s training and rehabilitation centre has been closed to day visitors.
Read moreThe children of service personnel will be entitled to free breakfast and after-school childcare as part of new measures to better support the armed forces and their loved ones.
Read moreThe Maritime Charities Group, a coalition of 10 major maritime charities, has joined forces with the Merchant Navy Training Board to publish a good practice guide to designing a training course for seafarers on mental health and wellbeing awareness.
Read moreA blind veteran from Derbyshire is in the process of writing a cookbook of recipes which demonstrate valuable techniques when cooking and visually-impaired.
Read morePaul Butterworth was appointed Chair of Seafarers UK at the charity’s Annual Meeting, after serving as a Trustee for three years.
Read moreA former army sergeant from Salford has raised nearly £4,000 for Broughton House Veteran Care Village by having his head and beard completely shaved.
Read moreNew funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will help support wounded, injured and sick veterans who are seeking employment during the coronavirus crisis.
Read moreAfghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here