Talent In The Ranks - Artist Development Programme for the Armed Forces community

 

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - almost £3M to support systemic change in Armed Forces communities

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has awarded almost £3 million to nine transformative projects in this year’s round of the Covenant Fund Transformational Grants programme.

Continuing the trend from last year’s awards, the Trust has selected projects which aim to deliver systemic change within the Armed Forces community in a variety of different ways.

Each of the funded projects has a different focus, from supporting older Veterans, to tackling stigma amongst female Veterans. Mental health and wellbeing outcomes are an important element of many of the projects, though the ways of taking on these challenges vary from sports to e-learning, and training to inclusive programmes of activity and new and improved ways of delivering services.

Housing webinars for Service Personnel and their families - 21st April to 30th June every Sunday evening 1900hrs

 

To book your place use the QR code above or visit www.militarymortgageadvice.co.uk/webinars

School admissions - which primary/secondary school will my child attend?

Please click here to read this full document online

Military Youth Voice Survey for 8-17 year olds - closes Fri 31 May

The Tri-Service Youth Survey is open to anyone aged 8-17 who lives, or has lived in a family that includes a Serving person.

It’s really important that we reach as many children and young people as possible. Please share the survey with as many people as you can and ask them to support the service children and young people they know and/or work with to complete the survey by 31st May 2024.

The results of the Survey will help the Youth Voice Steering Group focus their priorities, inform professionals, policy makers and help improve the experience of children and young people living in service families.

Link to survey - UK Tri-Service Youth Voice Survey 8-17 years (office.com)

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) Scheme - latest Civil Service role for Service leavers, veterans and spouses/partners

 

GFIE-306- Data Protection Compliance Support Apprentice- DVSA

This new role is available with the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in Nottingham or Newcastle with a closing date of Wednesday 1st May 2024.

Interested candidates should complete the EOI Form, and email it together with their CV to gfie@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Full details and eligibility criteria can be found in the Job Description at this link

Igniting Futures – Careers and Entrepreneurship for Young People

 

As part of Month of the Military Child, we’re pleased to launch Igniting Futures – Careers and Entrepreneurship for Young People.

If you’re 18-24 years old and part of a military family, why not work with one of our experienced career mentors to build your confidence and plan your working future?

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/wVG450RaVlA or contact the social value team at psv@pinnaclegroup.co.uk

Life As A Dandelion - Month of the Military Child competition

 

​Calling at poets and artists!

We look forward to seeing your entries into our Month of the Military Child Competition!

This year’s theme is: Life as a Dandelion.

Entries are welcome from tri-service children 6 to 18 years old. Visit the website to enter: Month of the Military Child — Never Such Innocence

Stress Awareness Month - It's tempting to just not think about debt

It's tempting to just not think about debt - it can be uncomfortable and can make you feel guilty, depressed, stressed - or even hopeless.
But sorting money problems out can help you to feel better - and stay well.

DIO Accommodation - stakeholder briefing

 

IDEAL Customer Safety Notice

A safety recall has been issued by IDEAL regarding their Heating Logic 2 gas combi & system boiler range. Around 1,700 homes have this type of boiler installed. Impacted families have been issued a letter and FAQ document informing them of the issue and the next steps to resolve this.

Families are still able to use the boilers, however, IDEAL advise families to repressurise their boiler and ensure they register their details for an upgrade. Instructions on how to do this, can be found on IDEAL's website: https://www.idealsupport.co.uk/

Serve and Protect's new Cash ISA

 

Introducing Serve and Protect Credit Union's new Fixed Cash ISA account! 💼💰

The account offers a guaranteed tax-free return of 4% AER for the 2024/25 tax year so it could be a great opportunity for you to grow your savings.

​Learn more at https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/save/cash-isa/

Stress Awareness Month - Ready to conquer stress and worry?

This Stress Awareness Month, take charge of your mental well-being with @Togetherall's self-help course 'Managing Stress & Worry'. 

Join the empowering community and equip yourself with the tools to thrive.

Let's turn stress into strength, together join today at togetherall.com

Stress Awareness Month - Stress affects the way you think, feel and behave

Stress affects the way you think, feel and behave and can impact on your partner and your relationship - creating a vicious circle.

April is Stress Awarness Month - Stress affects the way you think, feel and behave

April is #StressAwarenessMonth

Stress affects the way you think, feel and behave.

Where to find support for Army Personnel for a healthier, happier you.

The April edition of Quest Magazine is now available

The April edition of Quest magazine is now available 👉
https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=d17f47e9-5fa6-4dc2-a5eb-f5aa9a7de0de

A message to service personnel from the Service Chiefs - the Modern Accommodation Offer

Modernised Accommodation Offer:

Many of you will have already heard details of the Modernised Accommodation Offer (MAO), previously the New Accommodation Offer, through roadshows, outreach events, or shared on defnet, Defence Connect and social media. We recognise that the offer was well received by many, but there were aspects that have caused concern for some of our people that we must consider during the review announced by Secretary of State for Defence.

To read the message in full 👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Al-oBoPVl-w2C8lqCt0T38zjUZnAMggV/view?usp=sharing

BFBS Social Media Specialist

Ring ring 📞 It's the social media police calling! 🤭

We think it's time to 'up' your social media game. 💻✨

In case you didn't get the memo, BFBS are now offering FREE social media courses to...

✨Partners of UK military personnel
✨Bereaved forces families
✨Veterans
✨Partners of veterans

Sign up for any (or all) of our seven courses 👉 http://sms.bfbs.com/

Stress Awareness Month - Feeling the weight of stress?

You're not alone.

This Stress Awareness Month, take a step towards better mental health with Togetherall. 

Join a supportive community where you can share, learn, and grow together. 

Your well-being matters - let's navigate this journey together. 

Join today at togetherall.com

Dandelion Military Families - upcoming peer and perinatal support groups

 

Please click here to visit Dandelion's website

Discover My Benefits - discover benefits for you and your family – what’s new?

Discover My Benefits now gives a more accurate and tailored financial value for your Army Regular or Reservist total reward package.

Have you ever wondered how much extra you get in addition to your standard salary and, more importantly, what could be available to you and your family in the future? Or have you previously used Army ‘The Offer’ webpages to find this out?

To see how you receive more than just pay, visit Discover My Benefits – with information on pensions, facilities, allowances, discounts and offers, to help with cost of living and the unique demands of military life and operations.