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Article A large crowd gathers outdoors, with many people seated and holding British flags, celebrating a veteran's successful resettlement to civvy street. A historic building and trees are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Battle Proms: Raising Funds For The Forces Family

Tickets are now on sale for the Battle Proms, a spectacular series of open-air picnic concerts in support of SSAFA,…

21st February 2018
Article Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, UK, stands tall against a blue sky with scattered clouds; boats and the harbor bustle below. Nearby, veterans find new adventures on Civvy Street as they embrace resettlement and fresh beginnings.

Abseiling For Alabaré!

South-West based charity Alabaré are hosting a charity abseil down the Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on Sunday 25th March……

21st February 2018
Article Illustration of a glowing blue brain held in two outstretched hands, symbolizing a veteran's journey of resettlement into Civvy Street, against a dark background.

Alcohol Misuse – Filling The Research Gaps

Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded funds of £154,198.23 to the University of Liverpool and King’s College London, to…

20th February 2018
Article A veteran in a navy uniform stands in front of a black door decorated with a wreath, reflecting on his journey from service to Civvy Street.

Top Fundraiser Joins Forces With RN National Charity

The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity is delighted to announce the arrival of one of Britain’s top fundraisers, Chief…

20th February 2018
Article A red broom efficiently sweeps a pile of torn paper pieces on a wooden floor, much like a veteran preparing for life on Civvy Street.

Home Makeover Gives Veteran New Lease Of Life

When Royal Artillery veteran Joe Quigley was taken into hospital after having a fall at home, he wasn’t sure if…

20th February 2018
Article A veteran in a red shirt stands proudly next to a yellow car labeled "Phil's LDC Driving School," embracing his resettlement into civvy street with every lesson taught.

Learner Driving Centres – a case study

Learner Driving Centres (LDC) is an ELC training provider (number 3393). They decided to become an ELC provider because of…

20th February 2018
Article A large crowd of marathon runners on a wide street lined with Union Jack flags, surrounded by spectators and trees, mirrors the journey from military life to civvy street, where resettlement becomes a new race for many veterans.

Running To Raise Funds For Those Who Served

A woman from Oxford is currently training to compete in this year’s London Marathon for Blind Veterans UK, the national…

20th February 2018
Article Illustration of a speech bubble formed by diverse illustrated people in various professional attire, centered on a question mark, symbolizing the resettlement journey from military roles to Civvy Street.

Survey: Make Your Voice Matter

The RAF Association is running one of its largest information gathering surveys ever and needs you to complete it…. The…

19th February 2018
Article A vintage military aircraft, a Spitfire, flies against a blue sky, echoing the tales of a veteran transitioning to civvy street. The plane is green with RAF roundels on its wings and fuselage.

Race For The RAF In The Centenary Spitfire Challenge

2018 marks the centenary of the Royal Air Force and as part of the celebrations and commemorations, the award-winning RAF…

19th February 2018
Article A military cargo aircraft, a testament to the veteran's journey from battlegrounds to Civvy Street, flies over a tranquil body of water.

£260m Deal To Keep ‘Giants’ Flying

A £260 million agreement with the United States Government to support RAF C-17 heavy lift transport aircraft into the next…

17th February 2018
Article A veteran in camouflage with face paint gestures while talking to a group of uniformed soldiers in a forest, sharing insights from his transition journey from the military to civvy street.

MOD Expands Counter-Poaching Project In Malawi

The Ministry of Defence is ramping up its efforts to stop animals being cruelly hunted in Malawi by expanding its…

16th February 2018
Article Four people, including a veteran adjusting to civvy street, stand in a church with checkered flooring, engaged in conversation. The church's wooden pews and altar provide a serene backdrop for their discussion.

US Ambassador Visits Walking With The Wounded

Walking With The Wounded was very pleased to welcome the US Ambassador to the UK, Woody Johnson, to their London…

16th February 2018