Forres: Erskine Veterans Charity are hiring a Welfare Rights Officer for their activity centre closes Thurs 28th May

We're hiring for a truly rewarding role at our Forres activity centre: Welfare Rights Officer 

✍Providing support, advice, and access to welfare services along with financial support, ensuring that vulnerable Veterans receive appropriate assistance and advocacy. 

The successful candidate will also support with building networks and partnerships with relevant external agencies, services and internal departments to support the veterans in need or crises, ensuring maximum benefit for all Veterans.

💰£33,820 - £38,049 (pay award pending)

To find out more and apply 👉 Apply: https://bit.ly/4djbhqU

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Greater Clyde & Glasgow: Defence Medical Welfare Services (DMWS) Welfare Officer vacancy - closing date now 5th June

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people in the Armed Forces Community? Do you have experience in providing support to others?

We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team, who is compassionate and passionate about supporting the Armed Forces Community. 

We are recruiting for a full time Welfare Officer in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

To read the vacancy details in full and to apply Welfare Officer - DMWS

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Fife: Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) Welfare Officer vacancy - closing date 5th June

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Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people in the Armed Forces Community?

Do you have experience in providing support to others? We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team, who is compassionate and passionate about supporting the Armed Forces Community. 

We are recruiting for a full time Welfare Officer in NHS Fife.

To read the vacancy details in full and to apply Welfare Officer - DMWS

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Mission Motorsport – May Newsletter

The May newsletter from Mission Motorsport is now available, and it’s a packed edition.

Inside, you’ll find updates on upcoming events, motorsport activity, community news, support opportunities, and ways to get involved. It’s a great snapshot of what’s been happening across the Mission Motorsport community, as well as what’s coming up next.

Whether you’re looking to take part, stay connected, or simply keep up to date with what we’ve been working on, there’s something in this month’s edition for the Armed Forces community, partners, and supporters alike.

You can read it online here: https://www.missionmotorsport.org/news/maynewsletter

Hounds for Heroes: Spring Newsletter

To view the newsletter in full, please go to: Spring Newsletter - 2026

At Hounds for Heroes, Hounds are specially trained assistance dogs, and Heroes are physically disabled or injured personnel of HM Armed Forces and the Emergency Services, whose lives are transformed through partnership with a Hounds for Heroes dog.

To find out more, please visit: Hounds for Heroes Assistance Dogs | Hounds for Heroes

Scotland: Join the SSAFA Scotland team in 2026 and help raise vital funds

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This year make a difference , create unforgettable memories and help SSAFA Scotland continue to give trusted support to our Armed Forces community, veterans and their families.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. Our teams of trained volunteers and employees provide practical, emotional and financial assistance to the Armed Forces community to make sure they "Never Battle Alone'.

Our work is impossible without the kindness and generosity of the public. 

Help us be the trusted source of support for our Armed Forces community in Scotland.

For more information:
Visit: ssafa.org.uk/scotland or Email: Scott.Cunningham@ssafa.org.uk

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Bishopton: Erskine Veterans Charity are hiring a Home Support Manager, closing date Monday 18th May

Erskine Veterans Home Support service offers free, compassionate, in-home assistance for Veterans in their own homes, and we're hiring for a manager in Bishopton.

The right candidate will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject and have experience assessing and planning care/support. Experience leading, supervising and supporting a care/support team is also essential.

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4cPpw6R

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Lyneham: Charity bake sale in the Community Centre - Sun 31 May

 

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Hampshire: Home Start Hampshire in Rushmoor & Hart

At Home-Start Hampshire we run a range of family groups which are by referral only, third party or self-referral. The groups are supported by trained and experienced volunteers who will ensure you and your little one(s) are welcomed, feel safe and have a positive experience.

All of our groups provide a safe non-judgmental environment where families can make the first steps to regular social interaction and peer support.

To refer a family to one of our groups, or make a self-referral please complete and return a referral form, which can be found HERE

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Gloucestershire: Summer Music Open Day at Bentley's Barn, near Gloucester - Sat 30 May

 

More information can be found at https://daffodilline.co.uk/a-new-chapter-for-castle-fruit-farm-bentleys-barn/

Details of the 'Let's Talk Well' charity can be found at https://www.letstalkwell.org.uk/

Alternatively please email bentleysbarn26@gmail.com for further event info.

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Bath: Celebrating 50 years of care with Dorothy House at Bath Abbey - Fri 1 May

 

Click here for further information and to book your free ticket online

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum Spring Event – Devon,18 May

The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) spring event is for current serving families who have an immediate member with additional needs or disabilities, as well as professionals working within the sector. It offers an opportunity to meet the FANDF committee, connect with other serving families in the local area and begin building a support network. Attendees will also have the chance to meet relevant professionals and local support organisations who can provide advice, guidance, and answer questions related to additional needs and disability.

Link to register: FANDF Spring 2026 Event Registration

If you have any questions, please email CS.ANDA@ssafa-fhs.org.uk

Celebrating Forces Families Livestream on 24 April

Friday 24th April 26 is when the Celebrating Forces Families Awards Evening will be taking place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London from 5.30 pm until 00.30 am.

If you are unable to join on the night you can join the live stream, from the comfort of your own home, with best PJ’s at the ready. The livestream will run from 8.15 pm until appox. 11 pm and will capture the evening’s events as they happen.

All you need is a device with a good connection and follow the link that will be sent direct to your inbox after registering.


Book your tickets at this link to ensure you have all the information you require: Livestream — Celebrating Forces Families

Mission Motorsport April Newsletter

Highlights in April's Edition Include:

• A recent live podcast event with Smith and Sniff raised £10,000 in support of Mission Motorsport, thanks to ticket sales and a silent auction.
• There are expanding opportunities for Armed Forces personnel to take part in the 2026 BTCC Grid Person experience, offering access to the pit lane, grid walk, and a full race day.
• Our Banter, Brews & Cars track day at Three Sisters Circuit delivered a valuable mix of driving experiences and wellbeing impact for attendees.
• The Disabled Drivers Scholarship returns for 2026 with increased funded places and continued pathways into competitive motorsport.

To view the Newsletter - CLICK HERE

West Midlands: Volunteer with Fighting with Pride at Birmingham Pride - 23 May

Full details can be found: HERE
 

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Wales: Home Start Cymru - Supporting Families

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Aldershot: The Vine Centre

Based in Aldershot, Hampshire and supporting Rushmoor and the surrounding areas, we aim to support our community with their needs as and when they arise. The Vine Centre provides a broad range of services to the most disadvantaged members of our community and we seek to fulfil the basic needs of anyone who seeks our help.

Our mission is to serve the community, enabling individuals to move towards independence, make sustainable change in their lives, reduce social isolation and improve their quality of life by offering specialised support in a safe environment. We support adults and families that are socially isolated, long-term unemployed, homeless or poorly housed, suffering with mental health, addiction or learning difficulties. Often individuals will access more than one of our services - and they are always welcome to join anything we have on offer.

Click HERE for more information

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Grantham: Lincolnshire Fire Aid 999 Vintage Weekend

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Armed Forces Education Trust: Supporting Service Children in Education

The Armed Forces Education Trust is a charity working for children and young adults whose education has been compromised or put at risk as a result of parents’ past or current service in our Armed Forces. The grants given make a difference to young lives, helping improve their educational opportunities or supporting special skills or talents.

To find out more please visit: Home - Armed Forces Education Trust

Shropshire: WRAC Association - The Servicewomen's Charity

Website: https://wraca.org.uk

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