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Article A suburban neighborhood with rows of brown brick houses, surrounded by trees, offers a peaceful resettlement for those transitioning from Veteran life. The street is curved, and two people are walking on the sidewalk under a cloudy sky.

Window Could Be Closing On Forces Help To Buy

The Forces Help to Buy programme is a scheme to help Armed Forces personnel get on the property ladder. For…

30th January 2018
Article A row of light bulbs with one bulb lit while the others remain unlit, set against a dark background, symbolizes a veteran finding their path in Civvy Street.

Funding Awarded To Research Negative Transition

Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £179,848 to Queen’s University Belfast to conduct a three-year, UK-wide study of the…

30th January 2018
Article A person holds a cardboard sign with a drawing of a house and the word "LESS" scrawled beneath, standing against a graffiti-covered wall—a poignant symbol of life on Civvy Street.

Veterans Organisation Responds To Homelessness Consultation

The outcome of a closed government consultation on a proposed homelessness code of guidance for local authorities, is keenly awaited by London…

30th January 2018
Article A colorful bar graph, reminiscent of a veteran's successful transition to Civvy Street, features an upward-trending blue arrow indicating growth. Red, orange, yellow, green, and lime bars ascend from left to right on a grid background.

SSAFA Climbs Charity Brand Index

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been unveiled as the third highest overall climber in the latest Charity Brand Index report, published…

29th January 2018
Article A veteran wearing red boxing gloves punches a brown punching bag, causing the stuffing to burst out dramatically.

Research Underscores Enormous Impact Of Military Charities

Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) and the Directory of Social Change (DSC) have released the report Focus On: Armed Forces Charities’…

29th January 2018
Article Seven people in red jackets, embodying the spirit of Civvy Street, with two sitting under a tent cover, are smiling at the camera. Boats are visible in the background, echoing their journey from veteran life to resettlement in vibrant new beginnings.

The 24-Hour Life Raft Survival Challenge

It will be cold, it could get windy, and it will definitely be wet! Turn to Starboard is calling out…

26th January 2018
Article Veterans in red life vests paddle canoes on a calm lake, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky, finding tranquility away from the hustle of Civvy Street.

Sign Up To SSAFA’s New Pilot ‘Family Break’

As 2018 gets into full swing, SSAFA is excited to propose a new pilot for the Family Break… This new…

24th January 2018
Article Two men in black shirts stand on a small boat adorned with the British flag, docked at a marina and surrounded by other boats. Their camaraderie speaks volumes, perhaps hinting at a shared journey from veteran duty to Civvy Street.

Row2Recovery Team Break Atlantic Ocean Record

An amputee war veteran has set the record time for rowing across the Atlantic in what is branded the world’s…

22nd January 2018
Article A veteran pilot wearing headphones and sunglasses smiles in the cockpit of an aircraft, with control panels and an outside view in the background, reflecting on his new journey transitioning to Civvy Street.

From Military To Mission

Stuart Fitch, Operations Support Manager for Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) talks about his journey from the RAF to becoming a…

19th January 2018
Article Two people are hiking on a gravel path, wearing shorts and boots, using trekking poles, enjoying the tranquility of resettlement in nature.

Ex-Army Fundraiser Follows In The Footsteps Of His POW Grandfather

A fundraiser from Stoke-on-Trent will be following in the footsteps of his grandfather, by cycling the 760 mile route the…

19th January 2018
Article A veteran in a race bib smiles with arms raised in celebration, embracing his transition to Civvy Street, surrounded by a blurred crowd.

Celebrate 100 Years Of The RAF….With A Challenge!

Do you fancy a new challenge and in the process help support our RAF veterans and serving men and women?…

18th January 2018
Article Two people, a veteran and a friend, pose outdoors on a grassy landscape with a distant view of the ocean under a partly cloudy sky. Embracing the peace of Civvy Street, they stand side by side reflecting on their journey of resettlement.

Charities Unite To Relaunch Late Army Surgeon’s Fundraiser

Three military charities are coming together to relaunch the D-Day 44 Challenge, an event first run by Lt Col Mike…

18th January 2018