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D-Day 80 – Special Edition
In the latest issue of Pathfinder, we look forward to the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in stemming the tide of Nazi aggression. D-Day was the successful allied invasion of the beaches of Normandy on 6 June 1944. Codenamed...
Veterans’ Commissioner For England
It has been announced by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA), that England is set to get a Veteran’s Commissioner, following a successful campaign by the Royal British Legion. In recent years, the armed forces community of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland...
Empowering Everyone To Embrace Their Inner Entrepreneur
In a world buzzing with innovation and change, the entrepreneurial spirit is much more than a business characteristic – it’s a mindset for life, writes Ren Kapur MBE, Founder of X-Forces Enterprise. In 2023, 48% of young people aged 18 to 24 thought about...
LGBT Armed Forces Community Memorial
The government has announced that LGBT military charity, Fighting With Pride, has been awarded a £350,000 grant to create the UK’s first commemoration of those in the LGBT community who served in the armed forces. Fighting with Pride has been instrumental in...
Veterans in the UK Security Industry
Many roles in the security industry attract veterans, who bring valuable skills from their military service. However, this group may be more susceptible to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Forces’ mental health charity PTSD Resolution is collaborating with...
Supporting Specialist Care for Homeless Veterans
Army Benevolent Fund is delighted to award a £35,086 grant to Launchpad towards its work helping homeless veterans. The charity promotes the health and wellbeing of former soldiers as a priority. Founded in 2013, Launchpad provides accommodation and support to...
Poppy Pathways Helping Veterans Become Employment-Ready
Veterans in London and the South East who are keen to build their confidence, learn essential skills and become more employment-ready can sign up for a pioneering new training and work placement course, Poppy Pathways. The free, week-long course will be delivered on...
Rob Rinder’s Army Team Triumphs!
The five-person team took on the 250km Marathon des Sables, running around 50km a day. They have raised over £25,000 for the Army Benevolent Fund, and the total is still climbing. Rinder’s Run saw barrister, broadcaster and author Rob Rinder running across the...
Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme
The aim of the Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme is to provide the children of those whose death is attributable to service a head start in life by enabling them to progress in their post-16 education. An application must be made for each year of...
Greenwich Hospital Awards £24k to HighGround
In recognition of HighGround’s expertise in providing horticultural therapy and land-based employment-focused experiences to former and serving military personnel, Greenwich Hospital has awarded the charity a grant of £24,448. The grant will enable HighGround...
