Nesta Challenges has launched its Tech to Connect Challenge, offering £1 million of funding and support to help civil society organisations across England to develop tech-based solutions to reduce social isolation.
Read moreNesta Challenges has launched its Tech to Connect Challenge, offering £1 million of funding and support to help civil society organisations across England to develop tech-based solutions to reduce social isolation.
Read moreOlder Armed Forces veterans gathered at an event this week to share their views on what’s important to them – and now the outcome of these discussions will be shared with ministers later in the year
Read moreFollowing the Charity Commission’s domestic charity safeguarding summit in March 2018, ACEVO commissioned Centre for Mental Health to carry out research that provided a platform for the voices and experiences of those that have experienced bullying or abuse in the voluntary sector.
Read moreThe first Progress Report from the Scottish Veterans’ Commissioner, showing the Scottish Government’s response to all 63 recommendations made by the previous Commissioner across his four reports, and the current Commissioner’s assessment of the progress made to date, has been published.
Read moreThe Officers Association is undertaking a national research project with FiMT to investigate the employment challenges and barriers faced by Servicemen and Servicewomen of all ranks aged 50 or over at the point of discharge from the UK Armed Forces.
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 moreThe Prime Minister has commissioned Mark Francois MP to produce an independent report to improve retention within the Armed Services.
Read moreThe Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded the Probation Institute a grant of £80,404 for an 18-month project to research the factors influencing the behaviour of ex-Service personnel who commit serious violent offences and how such offences could be prevented in the future.
Read moreResearch undertaken by the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) to assess how engagement with, and by, families works during the process of transition back into civilian life and where it could be improved, highlights the need for more accessible and inclusive support.
Read moreDo you provide any form of welfare support with a main focus on maritime beneficiaries (whether Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy or Fishing Fleet)? If so, we need you!
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