After serving 24 years as an aircraft engineer in the Royal Navy, Grant Blackburn thought returning to civilian life would be relatively straight forward and never imagined the events that would unfold, which left him divorced, bankrupt, homeless, struggling to come to terms with his sexuality/gender and also serving time in prison.
Read moreSouth-West Veterans charity Alabaré have marked a decade of providing support to homeless and vulnerable ex-service personnel by hosting a 10 year anniversary celebration event at their Plymouth Home for Veterans.
Read moreMBDA UK is the latest company to make a donation to veterans’ charity, Launchpad.
Read moreFor most veterans, the transition when leaving the forces and returning back to civilian life will be smooth but, a few of those who can’t resettle are faced with challenges such as homelessness, poverty, health issues, addictions, broken families and unemployment.
Read moreRoyal Air Force (RAF) veterans living at Launchpad’s Avondale House in Byker, Newcastle have secured paid employment thanks to a national grant.
Read moreThe Veterans and Families Research Hub has released the first in a range of short animation videos on themes relating to the UK’s Armed Forces, including serving personnel, veterans and families.
Read moreThirteen local authorities were represented at a housing policy for Veterans workshop held at the RAF Club in London on Monday, June 3. Delegates discussed homelessness and Veterans; the allocation of social housing to Veterans and working with others to achieve a coherent approach.
Read moreSouth-West homeless charity Alabaré are delighted to announce that they have joined forces with Community Self Build Agency as part of an exciting new development for the charity.
Read moreA scheme run by the UK’s leading provider of supported housing for Veterans, Stoll, has now secured long-term social housing for over 500 ex-Servicemen and women through its high impact Veterans’ Nomination Scheme.
Read moreVeterans in England and Wales will benefit from a grant of £130,000, which was awarded to Alabaré’s Homes for Veterans by ABF The Soldiers’ Charity
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