News

14 December 2017

SSAFA

Christmas, Events, Sponsorship, Veterans

Christmas cheer for SSAFA veterans, thanks to ESS

Special festive lunch donated to military community in Southend

Christmas came early today for members of the SSAFA Veteran’s Lunch Club. Professional chefs armed with roast turkey and all of the trimmings descended to serve up a large helping of seasonal goodwill. The Lunch Club welcomed over 60 veterans in for the special event, making it a real calendar highlight.

In the true spirit of Christmas, the entire meal was donated by ESS, Support Services Worldwide, part of Compass Group, to say thank you for their service to our nation.

14 December 2017

SSAFA

Children, Event, Families, government, Serving, Veterans, Welfare

SSAFA adopted families celebrate Christmas at 10 Downing Street

Christmas came early on Monday, when the doors of 10 Downing Street were opened for a special Children’s Party.

Joining the festive celebrations were two military families who adopted through SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

Attendees included an Army veteran and his partner and a RAF family. Both couples adopted two siblings, a boy and a girl in 2014 and have continued to be supported by SSAFA’s Post-Adoption Support service. The children are aged 7, 8, 9 and 10 years old.

12 December 2017

X-Forces

Business, Courses, Education, Events, Funding, mentoring, Veterans

18th June – Self-Employment Discovery (Birmingham)

Whether you’ve already started working on your business idea, or are just considering self-employment, come along to our business workshop and meet like-minded people.

This practical workshop will take you through the pros and cons of self-employment. Working both as a group and individually, you will gain an awareness of what starting up a business means; to you, your family, and your finances.

By the end of this one-day workshop you will have a better idea of what starting a business entails, and have a clear understanding of what support is on offer, so you can plan your next steps.

12 December 2017

X-Forces

Business, Courses, Education, Events, Funding, mentoring, Veterans

22nd May – Self-Employment Discovery (Cardiff)

Whether you’ve already started working on your business idea, or are just considering self-employment, come along to our business workshop and meet like-minded people.

By the end of this one-day workshop you will have a better idea of what starting a business entails, and have a clear understanding of what support is on offer, so you can plan your next steps

12 December 2017

X-Forces

Business, Courses, Education, Events, Funding, mentoring, Veterans

24th April – Self-Employment Discovery (Plymouth)

Whether you’ve already started working on your business idea, or are just considering self-employment, come along to our business workshop and meet like-minded people.

By the end of this one-day workshop you will have a better idea of what starting a business entails, and have a clear understanding of what support is on offer, so you can plan your next steps.

12 December 2017

Help for Heroes

Challenge, Events, fundraising, Health, Mental Health, Sport, Veterans, Welfare

Invictus Games athlete takes on extreme, once in a lifetime challenge

47 year old Jamie Weller from Nottingham, who recently brought home four bronze medals from this year’s Invictus Games, is taking on a new challenge. The former Navy Aircraft Engineer trekked for 13 days across Nepal on this extreme and once in a life time challenge to reach the base of Mount Everest. The challenge was organised by and raised money for Help for Heroes (H4H).

When Jamie lost his central vision he lost more than just the majority of his eyesight. He lost the ability to pursue his dream of a life in the military.

12 December 2017

Charity Commission

Charity News, Finance, Governance

Help us reduce insider fraud in charities

The Charity Commission will be working with charities to promote fraud prevention and help them develop anti-fraud cultures.

One of the most damaging types of fraud is insider fraud. This is fraud committed by someone involved with the charity, whether a trustee, an employee or volunteer.

12 December 2017

Charity Commission

Charity News, Finance, Governance

Charity Commission – Prepare a charity annual return

You must send an annual return (or update your details) every year if your charity is registered in England or Wales.

Before you start, you’ll need:

your charity’s online services password, you can request a new password if needed
your registered charity number
registration numbers for any linked charities (if applicable)

12 December 2017

Mission Motorsport

Campaign, Events, Sport, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Mission Motorsport launch Veterans@Heritage Outreach Programme

A new veterans outreach programme has been launched in Bicester by Mission Motorsport. Bicester Heritage is the site of the former WW2 RAF Bomber Station and is now the UK centre of historic motoring with more than 30 classic car related businesses on site. Mission Motorsport has a unit at the site which forms a focal point and veterans community hub. Veterans@ Heritage will meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 0930 to 1230, the next meeting being 17th January 2018.

12 December 2017

BLESMA

Disability Support, Families, Health, Support, Veterans, Welfare

Blesma’s Impact Video for 2017

Follow the link to see Blesma’s Impact Video for 2017, filmed at this year’s Remembrance Parade in London. It is a brief summary of some of the highlights of what has been achieved over the past 12 months and a taster of what is to come in 2018.

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