X-Forces Enterprise and the Start Up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank, have together provided 3,000 entrepreneurs in the Armed Forces community with the funding and support to start a business.
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X-Forces Enterprise and the Start Up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank, have together provided 3,000 entrepreneurs in the Armed Forces community with the funding and support to start a business.
Read moreThere has been a compromise to an Armed Forces payment network. This page provides guidance for those affected.
Read moreGreenwich Hospital has awarded the White Ensign Association (WEA) a grant of £160K to fund the appointment of a new Financial Wellbeing Manager, enabling the WEA to further increase its level of support and guidance across the Royal Navy community.
Read moreX-Forces Enterprise (XFE) has launched a new quick search platform in partnership with global fintech Swoop that quickly matches business owners in the Armed Forces community with growth funding options.
Read moreThe Charity Commission has updated its guidance on charities and investments.
Read moreThe Army Families Federation has teamed up with research organisation RAND Europe and the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) to better understand how military life affects family finances.
Read moreThe Personal Finance Society is proud to be supporting this year’s Financial Planning Week 2020 starting on Monday 5 October, and World Financial Planning Day on Wednesday 7 October.
Read moreThe coronavirus pandemic has caused significant financial hardship for many as a result of either redundancy and/or the negative impact the pandemic has had on investment markets.
Read moreCall to arms to help Armed Forces community access housing support as soon as possible
THE ROYAL British Legion is today calling on Service leavers and veterans to ‘get help early’ as they adjust to civilian life.
Not everyone struggles with the transition and, for many, difficulties with housing might not occur for many years after Service. Issues often arise due to unforeseen circumstances such as relationship breakdowns or financial complications however, the transient nature of Service life, confusion over how to access support services, and often a reticence to ask for help, can cause a unique set of challenges for the Armed Forces community.
Read moreIn June 2018, Worthing-based charity, Care for Veterans, is teaming up with four local Solicitors for its Make a Will initiative. The participating Solicitors have all kindly agreed to waive their usual Will-writing fees in exchange for a donation to the charity.
Having an up-to-date Will is the best way to ensure that your wishes are taken care of. Without one, you can’t be sure that your money and property will be passed on to the people and good causes you care about most.
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
