The Charity Commission has issued new guidance on charities’ use of social media.
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The Charity Commission has issued new guidance on charities’ use of social media.
Read moreCharity Commission consultation on draft guidance for charities about their use of social media.
Read moreHow has the change in the way we communicate affected serving families, particularly when parents are on deployment?
Read moreLincoln Coutts is a Social Media Consultant with 17 years of experience. He shares his top tips on using social media in your professional life.
Read moreThe partnership is part of a drive to help those involved in the military build their digital skills
Helensburgh, 9th May 2018 : Recruit for Spouses (RfS), the award-winning social enterprise dedicated to returning military spouses to the workplace, has partnered with the Google Digital Garage to deliver digital skills training to those with connections to the military. The initiative will launch in Helensburgh, Scotland, on Wednesday 9th May – 24 hours before celebrations for the 50th anniversary of HMS Neptune.
Read moreHere at Give Us Time, we were all inspired by the speech HRH Prince Harry gave at the Veterans Mental Health Conference.
In particular, how Prince Harry stressed the importance of working all together to make a change: ‘All of the successful steps we’ve taken so far have involved collaboration, and I urge all of you to commit to greater openness and coordination so we can make this change together’.
Read moreThe OA Facebook Page was launched in July 2016, and is now a crucial way for us to engage with people.
It has 12,269 followers and has become an active hub for the transitioning and former officers’ community. We also use Facebook to reach a wider audience, including beyond the military sector. We share key stories, promote events and broadcast live to connect directly with our community in real time.
Read moreAs part of out commitment to using digital technology to expand our community, the OA has created its own Instagram account. The image sharing social network has 14 million users in the UK, and 95 million photos and videos are shared everyday worldwide (The Telegraph).
Read moreThe OA are delighted to be part of an expert network of organisations that will help to support the Armed Forces community across the UK and overseas.
Veterans’ Gateway will be the first point of contact for veterans and their families seeking support and aims to make finding the right support easier and quicker – no matter where you are or what you need.
Read more‘Me Plc’ – A half day workshop on Personal Leadership
Managing Change Through Personal Leadership – Part of the OA’s Series of Personal Development Workshops
Service leavers are being asked to take more responsibility and ownership for their career development. Within the civilian workforce, people are being asked to be more self-managing, entrepreneurial and adaptable.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
