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Article Four veterans, now settled into Civvy Street, wear matching blue, red, and white athletic shirts as they stand outdoors in a grassy area. With trees in the background, they smile or pose for the camera, celebrating their successful resettlement into civilian life.

OA Sponsors RAF Officers In Extreme New Zealand Race

Four RAF officers have entered the GODZone Adventure Race as part of its centenary celebrations, being formed towards the end…

6th February 2018
Article A veteran with glasses carefully reads a food package in the kitchen, adjusting to life on Civvy Street. A fridge hums quietly in the background, a symbol of his new normal.

Veteran Regains Independence With Help Of New Gadget

A blind veteran is regaining his independence after being given a cutting edge piece of equipment by a sight loss…

5th February 2018
Article A group of cyclists in red and white jerseys, including a veteran adjusting to civvy street, stand in a line outside a brick building with a blue sign.

Ultra Challenges For A Hugely Worthwhile Cause

Captain James Wadsworth CGC has launched endurance events to raise funds for Felix Fund, which supports bomb disposal experts and…

2nd February 2018
Article Five men, a mix of suits and uniforms, stride confidently on the grass in front of a building. Three carry white canes, embodying the spirit of veterans transitioning to Civvy Street with determination and grace.

Blind Veterans UK Marks Dignity Action Day

February 1st was Dignity Action Day, a chance to promote and uphold dignity, which is at the heart of all…

2nd February 2018
Article A veteran, smiling proudly, stands beside a purple mixer in an outdoor setting adorned with UK flag bunting. The scene beautifully captures their journey from service to Civvy Street, symbolizing new beginnings and resettlement.

Bake Off Winner Becomes Combat Stress Ambassador

After baking her way to victory in last year’s Channel 4 Great British Bake Off, Sophie Faldo is now helping to…

1st February 2018
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
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