A 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.
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A 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.
Read moreIn a move that marks an exciting new era for the development of Heropreneurs, we are delighted to announce that Becci Parriss, previously the Employment and Engagement Manager for RMA – The Royal Marines Charity, has been appointed as our CEO.
Read moreLocal artist and Vice President of SSAFA Devon, Rob Heard, has been appointed an MBE in the New Year Honours for his outstanding contributions to support the Armed Forces community.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
