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Article Five men in a room, three seated and two standing, casually gathered. Some sport Blesma clothing, signaling their veteran status. Among them, one sits in a wheelchair. The scene captures a moment of camaraderie as they discuss life on Civvy Street and resettlement challenges.

Hammers Back Blesma At Awareness Match

West Ham United has selected Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, as their 2017/18 charity partner. The Premier League club will host…

29th March 2018
Article Sign for the Ministry of Defence on a stone wall, featuring an emblem with a crown and crossed swords, symbolizing resilience as veterans transition from service to Civvy Street.

£800 Million Agreed For Defence

The UK Ministry of Defence will receive an extra £800 million in the next financial year, including £600 million from…

29th March 2018
Article A veteran in military camouflage uniform and beret stands outdoors, ready to transition to Civvy Street, with a blurred landscape in the background.

General Sir Nick Carter Appointed New Chief Of The Defence Staff

General Sir Nicholas Carter has been appointed as the next Chief of the Defence Staff, taking up the role in…

29th March 2018
Article Aerial view of the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, England, highlighting the cityscape and harbor, a vibrant area where veterans find resettlement into civvy street.

Spinnaker Tower Abseil Success!

Alabaré charity raised over £12,000 through a thrilling Spinnaker Tower abseil in Portsmouth, with 45 participants descending over 100 metres…

29th March 2018
Article A man and a woman greet uniformed soldiers outdoors, with a brick building in the background, celebrating their successful resettlement from military service to Civvy Street.

Involvement Of HM Armed Forces In The Royal Wedding

More than 250 members of the UK Armed Forces provided ceremonial support at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding…

29th March 2018
Article An older man in a beige jacket, a veteran now navigating civvy street, sits on a pebble beach, gazing at the overcast sea. Wooden groynes extend into the water.

New RAF Family Service Provides Respite and Support

The RAF Benevolent Fund has launched a new support package for unpaid carers in the RAF Family, offering respite, financial…

28th March 2018
Article Promotional image for Royal Air Force charities, showcasing a child in flight gear, a modern aircraft, and a veteran in a wheelchair with a young girl. Text reads: "Support Veterans' Resettlement to Build a Lasting Legacy.

RAF ‘Lasting Legacy’ Appeal Launched

The Royal Air Force launched the RAF100 Appeal during its centenary year in 2018, bringing together the RAF and four…

28th March 2018
Article Three veterans in military uniform stand on grass, with one holding a rugby ball. Behind them is a fountain and several international flags, symbolizing their journey from service to Civvy Street.

Army v Navy Match Ball To Go To Gallipoli

UK Armed Forces personnel are walking 30km across Gallipoli battlefield sites with this year's Army v Navy match ball, raising…

28th March 2018
Article A microphone stands in a spotlight on a wooden stage, where stories of resettlement echo through closed red curtains.

Using Theatre Skills To Assist Recovery

Stand Easy Productions uses drama activities to support the recovery of Wounded, Injured and Sick Veterans in Scotland. The organization…

28th March 2018
Article Two veterans examine a drone on display in a room, navigating their resettlement into Civvy Street, with a few intrigued onlookers in the background.

IET Armed Forces Technician Of The Year Award

The IET Armed Forces Technician of the Year Award recognises exceptional engineering professionals who have made outstanding operational contributions. Nominations…

27th March 2018
Article A veteran in a military uniform poses for a portrait against a plain background, reflecting on his transition to Civvy Street.

The Legion Joins Calls To Recognise First Black Officer

The Royal British Legion supports a campaign to posthumously award the Military Cross to Walter Tull, Britain's first black Army…

27th March 2018
Article A veteran with a beard stands outdoors in a mountainous area, wearing a scarf and jacket. Snow-covered peaks loom majestically in the background as he embraces the serenity of civvy street.

Explorer Levison Wood Gives Inspirational Speech To Ex-Service Personnel

Explorer and former Parachute Regiment officer Levison Wood visited Combat Stress, the UK's leading veterans mental health charity, to share…

27th March 2018