FirstLight Trust, a charity helping former members of the armed forces and emergency services get back on their feet, has appointed a new trustee… James Hayward served in the Royal Navy as a Maritime Reserve Officer for more than 20 years, rising to the rank of...
Throughout the month of December, French restaurant chain Aubaine teamed up with leading veterans’ charity, FirstLight Trust, to run a campaign in support of homeless veterans of the armed forces and blue light services… For one month only Aubaine customers were...
A one-woman show written by Coronation Street and Downton Abbey actor Christine Mackie has focused the spotlight on the issue of veteran suicide, wowed critics and helped raise money for charity… Best Girl is a true family affair as it is performed by...
Extreme challenge competitors from across the globe take on Soldier 30:30, a gruelling Exmoor race later this month to help ex-service men and women of the military and emergency services… Soldier 30:30 sees teams racing 30 miles or 30 km carrying a 30lb pack to...
The 2019 Hizzy Memorial Run in the Scottish Borders will raise funds for veterans struggling with civilian life. On Sunday 25 August hundreds of motorcyclists will ride 150 miles in honour of former superbike champion and Hawick-born Steve ‘Hizzy’ Hislop… “The...