Leading artists and actors including Sir Anish Kapoor, Joanna Lumley, Maureen Lipman, Maggi Hambling, Paul Cummins, Derek Eland and Jules George have created artwork to be auctioned off in support of veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress.
Read moreOn Wednesday 8 September RACPD collectively ran, walked and cycled a distance of 598km or 372 miles to raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion during the charity’s 100th year anniversary for their RBL100 Appeal.
Read moreOn 28 September, RAF Waddington opened its new community centre. Named after Aircraftwoman Pip Beck, a WAAF radio operator during the Second World War, the Pip Beck Centre will significantly enhance welfare and community provision at the station.
Read moreThe Gwennili Sailing Trust, led by veteran Army officer John Thornton, based in Gosport, hosted a day on the sea for us on Wednesday this week.
Read moreThe Armed Forces Minister James Heappey joined Armed Forces personnel to lay wreaths in memory of the 457 British service personnel who died during UK military operations in Afghanistan, on the 20th anniversary of the start of US-led coalition airstrikes.
Read moreThat very special time is now here, as we can finally reveal the winners of the 2021 Soldiering On Awards!
Read moreJoin our host, the fabulous Gyles Brandreth, for a night of canapés, cocktails, entertainment and a live auction, as well as a chance to learn more about our archaeological and veteran support work.
Read moreHer Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB ADC to take over from General Sir Nicholas Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC Gen as the next Chief of the Defence Staff.
Read moreOn the 20th anniversary of the start of British military action in Afghanistan, the Veterans’ Foundation has officially announced the launch of the Armed Forces Memorial Wall, a tribute to the lives of loved ones who have died in or after service.
Read moreThe loss of a child is a devastating experience for families, especially during pregnancy, soon afterwards, or in infancy, and so the midwives of SSAFA’s Community Health Care Team are joining with countless families to remember these children during Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021 (October 9-15).
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
