Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme.

The aim of the Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme (AFBSS) 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.

Please click here to find out more​

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - funding to support Military spouses and partners.

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce that they have awarded over £790,000 under the Supporting Partners programme, to improve support for Service partners and spouses and celebrate the skills and experiences they bring to the workplace.

In the latest round of grants, 13 projects have received funding across the UK and overseas. The projects aim to improve understanding of Service partners and spouses; addressing their needs and the challenges they encounter as their family transitions to civilian life.

New collaboration between Service Police and Crimestoppers.

Service Police and the independent charity Crimestoppers have teamed up to help further protect Defence people and assets.

Joining all UK police forces and law enforcement agencies, Service Police will now also benefit from access to information reported 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers.

The new partnership provides:
A data sharing agreement – which means that any information reported to Crimestoppers on crime committed by a person or persons subject to Service law, is shared directly with the Defence Force Intelligence Bureau for allocation to the appropriate Service Police department.​A Service Police Integrity Phone Line – for Service Police to report concerns about a colleague's behaviour. This reflects the bespoke Crimestoppers Police Integrity Phone Lines introduced for other UK police forces in recent years – including the Ministry of Defence Police.​

Please click here to read more about this announcement

Guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community.

Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community.

Three guides have been written by the bereaved for the bereaved:

At Your Side guide for Veterans
At Your Side guide for families
At Your Side guide for Serving Personnel
Both the Veteran and family guide were launched on the 17th April 2024. The Serving Personnel guide will be launched shortly.

To view or download the guides, please visit: https://suicidebereavementuk.com/armedforces/​​

Army Carers – supporting Serving Personnel with caring responsibilities.

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You can also visit the websites via the following links:

Facebook - Army Carers

Twitter - search @armycarersnet

SSAFA Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum

Dragon Boat Race charity fundraiser for The Felix Fund - Sat 06 Jul.

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Taking place on 6 July 2024 on the River Avon in Monkton Park, Chippenham, this event promises a fun-filled day with your colleagues or friends whilst making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have risked everything to keep us safe.

Interested in taking part, or just fancy spectating on the day?

Read more about how it works or click here to visit the website!

Stress Awareness Month - Toegtherall

As #StressAwarenessMonth comes to a close, let's keep the momentum going. Reflect on your journey with @Togetherall's journal tool, celebrate your progress and plan for the future with their goal setter, and continue prioritizing your mental well-being. The supportive community and resources are here for you every step of the way. Let's keep shining brighter together. Join today at togetherall.com

Last chance to take the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS).

You have one week to complete the Families Continuous Attitude Survey - don’t miss out!

This year’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) – which is open for a sample of civil partners/spouses of regular serving personnel – closes on Monday 22 April 2024.

With the deadline fast approaching, there’s no time like the present to check the online eligibility tool to see if you can take part, and then go on to complete the survey. These work best with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Where the survey and eligibility tool ask for a token/access code, please enter your partner’s Service number. This is for security reasons only; all responses are anonymous.

BuildForce Armed Forces Insight Day hosted by VINCI Facilities - Thu 25 Apr.

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Hosted by VINCI at the London Stadium and attended by 40 of our key industry employers, this is an excellent platform to explore the sector further, discuss transferable skills and UK-wide opportunities. Please note this is not limited to London as all employers have a national presence and as such are recruiting for all skillsets nationally.


Please note that all in the military community are welcome to attend, including Veterans, Reservists, Service Leavers and spouses.

Reserve your spot at BuildForce Armed Forces Insight Day hosted by VINCI Facilities Tickets, Thu 25 Apr 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Family Action - FamilyLine jobs that may suit someone in the military community.

3 new job opportunities which would be ideal for someone in the military community:

Helpline Coordinator, FamilyLine - Full Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk) 

Full Time (37 hours) – Perm – UK Home-based

Helpline Operator, FamilyLine - Part Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk) Part Time (30 hours) – Perm – UK Home-based​

Data Analyst, FamilyLine - Part Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk) 

Part Time (18.5 hours) – Perm – UK Home-based