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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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.
Read moreABF The Soldiers’ Charity has just launched a new animation.
Read moreThe PARAS Micro-Tyco Raffle’s first prize this year is to win a Skydive with the Red Devils
Read moreThe OA are to repeat the success of previous employer insight days by bringing together employers looking to translate military skills within the civilian workplace.
Employers Knowledge Swap events set out to explore how a business is able to translate the skills gained in the military when seeking to attract, select and develop talent within their own organisations. The next OA Employers Knowledge Swap event will take place on 24th May, in London.
Read moreOn the 9th of April Flaminia Martin a Trustee of the Spirit of Normandy Trust is raising money for the Trust by running the Brighton Marathon.
Read moreThe 2017 D-Day and Normandy Veterans Annual Reunion, organised by the Spirit of Normandy Trust, will take place in Portsmouth over the weekend of the 29th September to the 1st October with the main reunion taking place on the 30th September.
Read moreA grant of £28,664 has been awarded to Anglia Ruskin University, to conduct an audit of services available for, and provided to, Commonwealth serving and ex-Service personnel and their families in order to identify their specific needs. This eight-month study will be an important first step in understanding the issues facing Commonwealth personnel and their families during their transition from military to civilian life.
This is the first time the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has funded a project or research specifically around the Commonwealth cohort serving in the UK Armed Forces, and/or their families, and it has been commissioned jointly with the Cobseo Foreign and Commonwealth (F&C) Cluster.
Read moreJoin OA Careers Consultant, Keith Spencer, to find out more about how to get the most out of networking events. Keith will cover top-tips, image projection and much more.
Read moreWhether you are still serving, in transition or a former officer wishing to change career in later life, the OA is able to offer professional, impartial and practical advice on all aspects of transition and employment.
Read moreTwo years ago the Officers’ Association opened its first regional office in Bristol with the aim of reaching out to military officers, providing them with support as they transition into civilian life. What started out as a blank canvas is now evolving into an impactful community – engaging with organisations and Service-leavers through networking events and Employer Knowledge Swaps.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
