After capturing the hearts of the nation with a series of incredible concerts last year, Scotland’s best-known military band is teaming up once again with leading Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland for a mini-tour in 2019.
Read moreScottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR) has merged with its operational arm, Scottish Veterans’ Housing Association (SVHA), to become a single charitable entity. The two organisations currently share their Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
Read morePoppyscotland has launched an exciting new service that will transform the support available for the Armed Forces community in Scotland. A team of six will deliver the new, enhanced offering, which will significantly enhance Poppyscotland’s already comprehensive range of support across the country.
Read moreThe country is going Poppy Bounce crazy this month as schools, nurseries, hospitals, job centres and various other groups and individuals jump on their space hoppers to raise money for the latest fundraising challenge being led by Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland.
Read morePoppyscotland is to host an Open Day to recognise the commitment and dedication of those who serve as Reservists in the Armed Forces.
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The 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 Scottish Veterans Minister, Graeme Dey, recently visited Glasgow Helping Heroes to experience first-hand it’s crucial work with Armed Forces Community
Read moreA group of organisations that together have helped 7,000 older Armed Forces veterans across Scotland in the past year and a half will be hosting an event in Ayrshire next week to spread the word of what support is on offer
Read moreTimeBank, a national volunteering charity, has been awarded funds of £143,281 by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), to develop, pilot and evaluate an on-line mentoring platform for ex-Service personnel who have been affected by mental health and wellbeing problems in Scotland.
Read moreIt has already raised almost £50,000 for Scotland’s Armed Forces community, and today Poppyscotland has announced that its popular and successful Come Dancing event, in association with Toe 2 Toe Dance, will return for a third time in 2020.
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