On Saturday 5 June, a group of WWII veterans were invited to enjoy an afternoon on the Normandy Flyer steam train on The Battlefield Line in Leicestershire
Read moreOn Saturday 5 June, a group of WWII veterans were invited to enjoy an afternoon on the Normandy Flyer steam train on The Battlefield Line in Leicestershire
Read moreIf you are interested in participating, one-to-one interviews with a researcher will take place online, via Zoom.
Read moreOn 5 June, 810 riders from all over the world joined together for an unusual cycling challenge, including 250 who took on routes around the beautiful Leicestershire and Rutland countryside. RAFA Rides 2021 raised money for the Royal Air Forces Association, the charity that supports the RAF family.
Read moreMission Motorsport, The Forces’ Motorsport Charity, which aids in the recovery of those who have been affected by military operations by providing opportunities through motorsport and the automotive industry has today announced the launch of Race of Remembrance (RoR), a weekend of activity allowing those who wish to, to come together as one community to take part in a unique and poignant Pitlane Service remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Read moreThe Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is thrilled to have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Read moreForces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £245,000 to Nacro in partnership with the Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice (IPSCJ) and the Institute for Social Innovation and Impact (ISII) at the University of Northampton to conduct research on ex-Service personnel in the Criminal Justice System in England, Wales and Scotland.
Read moreOne of our developments at Blind Veterans UK is the stronger than ever drive to put research to the benefit of blind veterans with an entrepreneurial mindset, focused on developing accelerated innovation and long-term research to find solutions to prevent, reduce, reverse, cure or live with vision impairment.
Read moreHelp for Heroes is encouraging members of the Armed Forces Community to take part in a survey to tell the Charity about their health and wellbeing, their ambitions and concerns for the future and experiences when it comes to accessing support.
Read moreTwenty soldiers from the 21 Engineers regiment will be taking part in a 48-hour challenge on Tuesday 1 June for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for blind and vision-impaired ex-Service men and women.
Read moreThe Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched a new Veterans’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund programme, which will work regionally to develop better, more joined up lasting support for local veterans with mental health needs.
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