Grantham: The Army Benevolent Fund presents a musical celebration reflecting the Heritage of Lincolnshire

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Chepstow: Macmillan Coffee Morning at Beachley Community Centre on Fri 26 Sep 25

Macmillan coffee morning organised by Pinnacle  - Friday 26th September from 0900 to 1030am at Beachley Community Centre - Welfare Office.

Refreshment and cakes will be available to purchase. All proceeds will be donated to Macmillan.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Coffee Morning at The Guildhall, Brecon on 04 Oct 25

 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

BFBS Big Salute BIG10 2025 - 16 Oct

BFBS says, “We’re holding a massive day of fundraising for The Big Salute on Thursday October 16th and we’d LOVE you to get involved!

We’re inviting you to organise an event that will raise much-needed funds for small military charities. Charities that will help serving personnel, veterans and military families.

This year, the theme is the Big 10. How about a 10 hour endurance challenge, 10 laps of a swimming pool, baking 10 cakes for a Big Salute bake sale, or do something crazy like pull a truck for 10 meters! You could even organise 10 raffles, a 10 round pub quiz, take 10 dogs for a walk - you get the idea!

Your event can be as big or as small as you can manage. Every little helps!

You can download resources like posters and bunting to add a little sparkle to your excellent efforts and a sponsorship form here - https://www.bfbs.com/big10

Donations can be made at - https://www.justgiving.com/bigsalute/donate "

Corsham: Macmillan Coffee Morning at The Methuen Arms

 

Swing by The Methuen Arms in Corsham between 9am-12pm in the green room for some delicious homemade bakes to enjoy along side your favourite tea or coffee, all in support of an incredible cause.

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Mission Motorsport’s 2025 Race of Remembrance Launch – Friday 3 October, Thruxton Circuit

On Friday 3 October 2025, Mission Motorsport, The Forces’ Motorsport Charity – will launch the 2025 “Race of Remembrance” at Thruxton Circuit.

They warmly invite you to join them for this free, multi-activity day to:

• Meet some of the teams taking part in the event
• Connect with beneficiaries and supporters in the paddock
• Experience the build-up to the charity’s highlight of the sporting year: the Remembrance Service with an endurance race attached

Event Details:

• Date: Friday 3 October 2025
• Time: 09:00 – 17:00 hrs
• Location: Thruxton Circuit

Important: This is a ticketed event and pre-registration is required.

Please register using the link below or by scanning the QR code on the attached poster:

https://RoR-launch2025.eventbrite.co.uk

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

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Mission Motorsport September Newsletter

It’s been a busy and exciting summer at Mission Motorsport with family events, fantastic sponsorship announcements, and new collaborations, all centred around recovery through motorsport supporting the Armed Forces community.

In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find updates, what’s coming next, and how you can get involved, including:Race of Remembrance Goes Online for 2025
Wera Tools joins forces with Mission Motorsport for the 2025 Race of Remembrance
Upcoming events: Banter, Brews & Cars, Race of Remembrance Launch
Podcast: CEO James Cameron chats with the Institute of the Motor Industry
Fundraising: Mike Gibson smashes his target!
Plus other news and updates

You can read the newsletter online here.

Catterick: Sure-Start Macmillan Coffee Morning 24th Sep

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Little Troopers Announces Free Autumn Weekend Online Workshops for Military Children

Little Troopers is delighted to announce a brand-new series of free weekend online workshops for the Autumn/Winter term, part of the charity’s popular All Together programme. Designed especially for children under ten from across the Armed Forces community, whether based in the UK or overseas, these online sessions bring military children together for fun, creativity, and connection.

The autumn line-up features an exciting mix of activities, including; Dance lessons, Live baking classes, Science experiments, Space adventures, Animal encounters and Art sessions.

The All Together programme was created to help military children feel connected, valued, and entertained, particularly during times of deployment or separation from a serving parent. These exclusive, funded events are a chance for young little troopers to try something new with other military children and enjoy a special activity at the weekend.

Dorset: Little Troopers free family reconnection weekend Dorset, Fri 26th - Sun 28th Sept 2025

The military children’s charity, Little Troopers, has launched a series of free family reconnection weekends for forces families to spend quality-time together.

• Friday 26th September to Sunday 28th September, Portland, Dorset

Funded by Team Forces, the four Little Troopers weekends invite young people and their parents to go away for an exciting few days of outdoor adventure and connection where they’ll be encouraged to put down their phones, meet people, do new things and spend quality time together.

Open to families with up to four siblings aged 9 and over, the weekends will be packed with adventurous activities including coasteering, raft building, kayaking, mega SUPing and coastal bushcraft, as well as time to relax on the beach, watching the sunset with a hot chocolate.

With a mix of child-only and parent-and-child time, the itinerary has been organised so that the small number of five to six families attending will have an enjoyable break and make memories to last a lifetime.

Winchester - Home-Start Family Groups

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Sandhurst: Army Benevolent Fund VJ Day Celebration Dinner Thursday 23rd October 2025

 

VJ Day Celebration Dinner

The Army Benevolent Fund is delighted to present our VJ Day Celebration Event on 23rd October 2025, in the prestigious setting of the Indian Army Memorial Room at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day. With strong links to both Indian soldiers and, more recently, the Gurkha’s, the Indian Army Memorial Room is the perfect place to celebrate this anniversary

Information provided by South East Hive Hub

Northern Ireland: Ulster Branch Irish Guards Association Charity Golf Day - Friday 5th September

 

CHARITY GOLF DAY – FRIDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2025
The Ulster Branch of the Irish Guards Association is proud to host a Charity Golf Day at Edenmoor Golf Club on Friday, 5th September 2025.

In support of:
Air Ambulance NI
Army Benevolent Fund
Irish Guards Charity

In the evening, enjoy the stirring spectacle of a Beating of Retreat featuring:
The Frontier Pipes and Drums
The Regimental Band of Pipes and Drums of the Irish Guards

For more information or to register, please contact Frank McCracken:
07746 530313 or ulsterbranchiga@gmail.com

Information provided by HIVE NI

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

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hounds for Heroes: Supporting the Armed Forces with Life-Changing Assistance Dogs

Hounds for Heroes – Supporting the Armed Forces with Life-Changing Assistance Dogs

Every day, members of the UK Armed Forces and Emergency Services dedicate themselves to protecting others. At Hounds for Heroes, we believe that when illness or injury makes daily life more difficult for those who’ve served, they deserve steadfast support and a highly trained partner to help them on their journey.

We provide specially trained assistance dogs to those who have served in HM Armed Forces, no matter where, when, or for how long. Whether you served for days, weeks, months or years, you may be eligible. We also support those from the Emergency Services, including the Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coastguard and RNLI.

Our dogs are far more than companions. They are working dogs trained to assist with everyday tasks like opening doors, retrieving dropped items and building confidence in public settings. Just as importantly, they offer loyal companionship and emotional reassurance.

Each dog is carefully matched to their Partner based on individual needs, ensuring a truly life-changing relationship that supports both practical challenges and emotional wellbeing.

Who We Help

We welcome applications from anyone who:
Is a current or former member of HM Armed Forces or Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coastguard or RNLI)
Is living with a physical disability caused by illness or injury
(this does not need to be directly related to your time in service)

We support a wide range of conditions that affect mobility and independence, including:
Spinal injuries
Limb loss or amputation
Stroke recovery
Neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis
Serious illness or injury with lasting physical impact

We understand that the road to recovery and independence can be tough and the last thing we want is for cost to be a barrier. Where needed, Hounds for Heroes can cover the full working life of an assistance dog, including training, equipment, insurance and ongoing support. Each situation is assessed individually and we aim to remove as many barriers as possible.

If you or someone you support could benefit from an assistance dog, we’d love to hear from you. Welfare officers, medical staff and support teams are encouraged to signpost eligible individuals our way. We're here to help.

To learn more or to begin an application, visit: www.houndsforheroes.com or get in touch at: clientapplications@houndsforheroes.com.

Together, we can make a difference.

St Andrews: Families First are looking for volunteers, interested in getting involved?

Families First arecurrently looking for volunteers to support parents and carers, or to offer transport to sessions (or even both).

Whether you’re keen to meet new people, use your experience, or try something new, this could be a great fit for you (or someone you know).

Pop along to one of their info sessions on Monday 21st July to find out more, or get in touch - email vc@familiesfirststandrews.org.uk.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

South East: Army Benevolent Fund Support the Army's national charity

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

The Ripple Pond – Spring newsletter

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Haverfordwest: RBL - Poppy Appeal Volunteers needed in your area

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.