Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, is calling for people to take on a fundraising challenge in the month of June to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and National Armed Forces Day. On 6 June, the United...
When ex-RAF servicewoman Jesse needed to take her career in a new direction due to lasting damage from a leg injury, the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity, stepped in to support her retraining decision and help ease the financial strain....
In June, The Taxi Charity will be travelling to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. They are hoping to take 13 Normandy veterans and their carers to attend services of commemorations and unite in remembering those who didn’t return. As a charity that is...
A new report produced by Nacro and the University of Northampton, and funded by Forces in Mind Trust, explores the barriers to identification of ex-Service personnel in the criminal justice system, and the barriers to uptake of support. Whilst the majority of...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Ritchie, founder, and owner, of Ritchies Training Centre based in Glasgow. When National Service came into force, Walter signed up as a driver in The Royal Artillery Regiment, he soon gained his...
Established in 2018, the Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards (SEFBA) is the flagship platform for showcasing the veteran talent pool in the country. Held again at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow, and hosted by Sally Magnusson, SEFBA supported by SSAFA, the...