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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...
Registration for the FiMT Research Centre Conference Closing Soon
The FiMT Research Centre conference will be held on 13 May 2024 in London and provides a platform for individuals from across service provision, government, and research to present topical evidence involving the Armed Forces Community. The theme for 2024 is...
Unique 240km Relay Fundraiser
Flight Lieutenant Christian Gerrett and others have set off on a unique fundraiser: a 240-kilometre relay over 24 hours from Orléans - Bricy Air Base to the British Embassy in Paris and back. Flt Lt Gerrett, from North Yorkshire, is attached to Escadron de...
Armed Forces Community: Supporting Systemic Change
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has awarded almost £3 million to nine transformative projects in this year’s round of the Covenant Fund Transformational Grants programme. Continuing the trend from last year’s awards, the Trust has selected projects...
Prime Minister Announces OP PROSPER To Boost Veterans’ Employment
The Prime Minister met veterans and businesses at a Veterans Connect event held at a military museum, where he launched OP PROSPER - a wraparound employment service to support veterans into work after they leave the Armed Forces. OP PROSPER will be backed by...
Chelsea Sale Means New Veterans Accommodation
Stoll has completed the sale of the Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions site in Fulham, excluding the 400 block which Stoll will retain, to BlueCo, the Chelsea FC ownership group, on 11th April. Stoll will now be able to offer every resident new accommodation,...
TV Favourite Glen Michael Backs Erskine
Beloved television favourite Glen Michael, best known for his success with Glen Michael’s Cartoon Cavalcade, has thrown his support behind Erskine as it prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Glen began his career as an entertainer on stage - he...
