SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has organised a D-Day charity cycle ride starting on the 80th anniversary of D-Day (6th June), visiting landing sites such as Sword Beach, and following the Allied Forces routes into France, accompanied by the historian Christian...
A group of inspirational Sight Scotland Veterans recently ventured up the Cairngorms to participate in a life-changing Winter Skills Course. The veterans, who were extremely apprehensive and nervous before the climb, enjoyed a great couple of days learning...
BFBS Academy has announced the launch of Social Media Specialists, a free course open to the broader military community, including the partners of UK military personnel, veterans, and their partners, offering them the opportunity to upskill in social media...
The Army Benevolent Fund is delighted to award a £10,000 grant to Hounds for Heroes towards its assistance dogs partnerships with vulnerable former soldiers. The Army Benevolent Fund promotes the mental health and wellbeing of the Army family as a priority. We...
Nobody ever complains that they have too much money in retirement, and it is never too early to think about improving your retirement income. In this article, Mary Petley of the Forces Pension Society sets out the basics about AFPS 15 Added Pension provisions...
Following on from the Armed Forces Covenant consultation last year, the latest developments in the plan to target Covenant funding where it’s needed most have been announced. Over the next three years, they’ll address the challenges and disadvantage faced by...