The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was saddened to hear of the death of WWII veteran Fred Faulkner, on Sunday 10 January 2021
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The 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.
Read moreAs another Covid-19 lockdown begins we are issuing this update on Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR)’s housing support services for Veterans.
Read moreOne of Britain’s highest-ranking female firefighters has revealed that women make up less than 7% of the nation’s 32,223 crews with women reluctant to apply for posts.
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Among the new questions this time is one asking people whether they have served in the armed forces to support commitments made by central and local government under the Armed Forces Covenant – the deal between the country and those who served it.
Read moreIn 2019, the RAF Benevolent Fund pledged to provide annual support over three years towards SSAFA’s Forcesline and Norton House services.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
