News

23 March 2017

Royal Air Forces Association

Children, Families, RAF, Research, Royal Air Force, Welfare

Bedtime reading as important as ever for UK parents and children

RAF Association’s Storybook Wings scheme helps serving parents to ‘make it home’ for bedtime

70% of parents read to their child at least once a day*, according to new research from the Royal Air Forces Association, the largest UK charity for serving and former RAF personnel.

The Association surveyed members of the public ahead of International Storytelling Day to find out more about the average bedtime in a UK household. Despite technological advances, a surprising 83% of parents and grandparents still prefer to read physical books to their child/grandchild, rather than using devices like a Kindle or iPads.

23 March 2017

Haig Housing Trust

Housing, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Haig’s Latest Building Project

Long term plans to turn a derelict cafe and warden’s house into eight 1-bedroom homes for single ex-Service persons in Morden, is progressing well on site. The homes will be in a U-shaped courtyard arrangement and be named “Parry Court”, after Mr John Parry, past Chairman of Haig Trustees from 2001 – 2005, and Trustee from 1992.

23 March 2017

Haig Housing Trust

fundraising, Housing, Remembrance, Sport, Veterans, Welfare, WW1

Old & Bold Battlefield Challenge 2017 – A Pilgrimage to Passchendaele

Alan Spencer, a severely disabled ex-serviceman and tenant of Haig Housing Trust, is attempting to hand cycle along with a couple of novice cyclists over a two day period the Battlefields and Monuments of the France & Flanders in honour of the sacrifice that our ancestors made.

As this year marks the centenary of the First World War battles of Arras, Messines Ridge, Passchendaele and Cambria, sometimes known as the Third Battle of Ypres, Alan felt it very important to do something to mark our respect for all those who took part in this battle, and by doing so, also assist those from recent conflicts who need our help and support today.

23 March 2017

Haig Housing Trust

fundraising, Housing, Sport, Veterans, Welfare

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Three members of staff at Haig, are bravely taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge includes the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. These peaks form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The challenge is a 24 mile walk, ascending to 5,200ft in under 12 hours.

23 March 2017

The Not Forgotten

Remembrance, Veterans, volunteer, Welfare

Peter McMurray

We were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death on March 14th of Peter McMurray, an Official Volunteer, supporter, fundraiser and true friend of The Not Forgotten Association.

Peter helped at many NFA events and activities for more than 20 years, often with his wife Lyn at his side. They were both hugely generous with their time, showing great kindness and empathy towards our beneficiaries, warmly welcoming many into their own home.

23 March 2017

The Not Forgotten

Army, Events, Media, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Not Forgotten Association – March Newsletter

Follow this link to all the latest news from the Not Forgotten Association.

23 March 2017

Forces in Mind Trust, The Poppy Factory

Army, Disability Support, Families, Mental Health, Navy, online, RAF, Research, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Transition, Veterans, website, Welfare

Launch of new online resource challenges employers to think differently about taking on ex-Service personnel

The Poppy Factory – the charity that helps injured ex-Service men and women find work – has launched a new online toolkit for employers.

The Employer Toolkit, funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), gives advice and guidance to employers, helping them to manage a workforce with complex health conditions – and aims to dispel the negative stereotypes of veterans and the problems they may face.

23 March 2017

Army Benevolent Fund

Army, Funding, Grants, Veterans, Welfare

National Autistic Society receives financial assistance from The Soldiers’ Charity

The National Autistic Society, the leading UK charity for autistic people and their families, has been given a grant from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity to assist in the delivery of Autism Seminars for Army families in three of the UK’s garrison towns – Catterick, Aldershot and Salisbury.

23 March 2017

Army Benevolent Fund

Army, Funding, Grants, Veterans, Welfare

Amicus Trust receives welcome boost from The Soldiers’ Charity

Homelessness charity, Amicus Trust, which supports specialist veterans’ projects, has received a financial grant from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity to assist with the security of its accommodations.

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