13-year-old Jack Berry from Sunderland is an aviation fanatic and has drawn planes creating a truly inspirational and informative book in aid of military charities including SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
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13-year-old Jack Berry from Sunderland is an aviation fanatic and has drawn planes creating a truly inspirational and informative book in aid of military charities including SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreFiMT has given a grant to TimeBank to work with SSAFA to integrate their mentoring projects supporting ex-Service personnel.
Read moreThe evolution of PTSD in the UK Armed Forces: Traumatic exposures in Iraq & Afghanistan and responses of distress (TRIAD Study), from King’s College London and funded by Forces in Mind Trust, has been published.
Read moreTaking part in physical activity has been proven to have physical, mental and social benefits. However, lockdown restrictions and a lack of competitive sport, has made it harder for our community to get together, and use sport in their recovery from wounds, injuries, or illnesses.
Read moreThe Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was saddened to hear of the death of WWII veteran Fred Faulkner, on Sunday 10 January 2021
Read morePoppyscotland launched the charity’s first ever manifesto ahead of Scottish Parliamentary elections on 18 January. The manifesto includes six actions that can be taken to improve the support available for the Armed Forces community in Scotland.
Read moreA blind veteran from Lincolnshire has recently taken part in a “Virtual Introduction Week” organised by Blind Veterans UK as he was unable to attend their training centre to be introduced to the charity in person.
Read moreA woman from Llandantffraid in Powys ran every day in December and managed to fundraise four times her original goal of £250, donating £1,000 to the charity that supports blind and partially sighted ex-Service men and women, Blind Veterans UK.
Read moreRoyal Star & Garter, a charity which provides loving, compassionate care to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia, is celebrating its 105th birthday.
Read moreMore than 200 jobs have been secured by veterans with mental and physical health conditions since the first UK lockdown, following employment support from The Poppy Factory.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
