Dundee: Applications are invited for the full-time post of Chief Executive, Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’

Applications are invited for the full-time post of Chief Executive, Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA) based in Dundee. This Crown Service (Civil Service Grade 6/Grade B1 equivalent) post becomes vacant at a date between April and October 2025, to be agreed with the successful applicant.

HRFCA. HRFCA is one of 13 autonomous RFCAs, which are arms-length bodies of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) with Crown status, whose role is to provide specified support to the tri-service reserve forces and MOD-sponsored cadet forces across the northern two thirds of Scotland. With a workforce of seventy-five, tasks include:

Hampshire: Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East

Hampshire County Council is proud to be part of Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East is a cross border partnership comprising Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils, Brighton and Hove, Medway Councils and Sussex NHS.

It is a two-year Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant Funded Programme aimed at making it easier for servicemen and women and their families, as well as reservists and veterans, to access public sector services including healthcare, housing, schools, financial advice and support to find jobs.

Click HERE for more information.

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Dunfermline: Are you ready to upskill with 154 Scottish Regiment RLC?

📌 Wednesday Nights
📌 Weekends
📌 Annual Camp
📌 Adventure Training
📌 Tax-Free Bonuses

Get Paid to Learn New Skills 😎

Interested? 🤔

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

also see: https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-logistic-corps

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New MOD booklet 'benefits and support for Reserve families'

 

Today, Defence launches a new booklet for Reservists, and their families, on the benefits and support available. This includes financial discounts, healthcare, and career support.

Did you know that of the 190,170 total serving military personnel in the British Armed Forces, 18% of them are Reservists? This means that the Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of Armed Forces personnel.

Reservists make a critical contribution in the Armed Forces and are integral to protecting the nation’s security at home and overseas. Keep reading to find out more about what Reservists do, and how they make a positive impact in the Armed forces.

Do you know what support and benefits are available?

Today, Defence has published a new booklet outlining key benefits, services, and support for Reservists and their families. This includes:

• Healthcare, including mental health and welfare support.

• Information and support services.

• Military and financial discounts, childcare, and other family friendly policies.

• Career and employment support. For more information, read Defence’s recently published booklet on GOV.UK.

Northern Ireland: Calling All Serving Women

 

Calling All Serving Women - Veterans News Hub NI are working to design a new programme of activity specifically for those ladies who are still serving and they wish to get as much input from you as possible.
Whilst this project will be delivered in Northern Ireland, inputs from women across the UK & working overseas are welcomed.
Feel free to share widely to both full timers and reservists please!

Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/72JZRXG

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Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey 2024 - results published

Findings from the Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey (ResCAS 2024) have been published on GOV.UK: ResCAS 2024 publication.

What is RESCAS? 

ResCAS is MOD’s annual survey which gathers information on the attitudes and experiences of Volunteer Reservists across the Tri-Services.

2024 Survey Results

This year, a total of 4,656 Reservists completed ResCAS.

The survey found 70% of Volunteer Reserves are satisfied with life in the Reserve in general, and 89% are proud to serve in the Service. Satisfaction with pay was 43% and the annual bounty was 63%. Overall, there has been a decreasing trend in satisfaction with pay and the annual bounty since 2021.

The top 3 reasons cited by Reservists for joining the Reserve Service were; to serve their country (64%), for the challenge (59%), and for personal development (58%).

For further results, please see the publication report: ResCAS 2024 publication.

These include perceptions on training, life in the Reserves, career progression and family support.   Queries can be sent to: people-strat-cdpregroup@mod.gov.uk

The Ulysses Trust

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The Ulysses Trust provides support and funding to encourage challenging and adventurous activities by members of the Volunteer Reserve and Cadet Forces.

To find our more: www.ulyssestrust.co.uk​.

Grantham: South Kesteven District Council "Forces Friendly" Employers Guide

To read more:

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Lancashire: Reset & Revive with Healthier Heroes and Challenge the Wild

Open to Regular service personnel, Reservists and LGBT veterans. Register interest via Healthier Heroes at...andrew@healthierheroescic.co.uk

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Northern Ireland: Royal Naval Reserve Unit Lisburn

 

Do you wish to join the Royal Naval Reserves? If so scan the QR code from a non MOD device for more details.

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British Army access to Headspace

Please click here to get started

Building Heroes - 2024 courses available for booking

 

Building Heroes are offering fully training in multi trades for Veterans, Service Leavers, Family members, Reservists and select places for those over 19 with a desire to access the industry.

Learners will gain a C&G Level 1 in multi trades, C&G Level 1 Health & Safety and CSCS card.

We have academies in both Watford and Wembley . As well as the qualifications being gained learners will be able to gain onsite work experience, training alongside ex military, direct employment into associated supply chains to the employer, and access to fully funded level 2 courses upon completion through the training provider.

Upcoming dates @ Wembley/Watford Academy:

• 08/01/24-09/02/24 spaces still available!
• 26/02/24-28/03/24
• 22/04/24-25/05/24
• 03/06/24-05/07/24

Please apply online @ www.buildingheroes.org.uk.

Please email Danielle (Academy Manager) with any enquiries daniellen@buildingheroes.org.uk or contact on 07436337415.

Grantham: South Kesteven District Council and the Armed Forces Community Covenant

 

Armed Forces Community Covenant

The Armed Forces Covenant sets out the relationship between the nation, the Government and the Armed Forces. It recognises that the whole nation has a moral obligation to members of the armed forces and their families, and it establishes how they should expect to be treated.

To read more: SKDC

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Tri-service Reserves continuous attitude survey 2023

 

Please click here​ to read the tri-service results from the 2023 Reserves continuous attitude survey (RESCAS).

Lancashire: - Armed Forces Covenant Guide 2023/24

To view the electronic version of this guide please click HERE 

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Rutland Cottesmore: We are East Midlands Reserve Forces & Cadets Association

 

Click Reserves Forces & Cadets Association to read more 

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Grantham: Gymnasium facilities for Grantham Station

Gymnasium opening times:

Monday to Thursday
0700-1730hrs
Friday 0700- 1300hrs

Outside these timings the gym still can be used but you will need to sign the key out from the guardroom and leave your ID with them.

To use the gym:

You will need a gym induction; this can be done by any PTI at the gym. Induction takes around 10 mins and the PTI will show you around the gym and make sure you are happy with the equipment etc, within the induction you will need to fill out a form - this form is a medical questionnaire and it is also confirmation you are happy with the induction.

You require:

x2 passport photos

Proof of insurance - you are to hold a suitable level of personal accident insurance/ third party liability.

Pre/post natal room contains:
Watt bike/cross trainer, kettle bells, small Light weights and matts.

Additional to the pre/post-natal room you can use the other rooms in the gym as normal.

CV suite

Weight room

Sports Hall

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Op Courage - specialist care for Service Leavers, Reservists, Veterans and their families

Please click here to find out more about Op Courage

Rutland Cottesmore: Oakham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club.

 Oakham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club.

A group of veterans & serving members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces, & like other Clubs around the country & overseas (click http://www.afvbc.net/find-a-club/ ), our ethos is mutual support; it works because we all have a similar humour & outlook, & the social life we now enjoy is like our service days. Our club meets on the 1st Saturday of the month, 09:30 at:

Grainstore Brewery
Station Approach
Oakham
LE15 6RE
Club Admin - Mark Taylor - Army
Tracey Taylor

07548 902756

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Tom Harrison House Liverpool

Tom Harrison House provides a specialist addiction recovery programme for UK Armed Forces veterans and emergency services personnel.

Our bespoke 12-week residential programme is designed specifically for those who have served and who may struggle to engage with mainstream, civilian rehabilitation services​.

Further information can be found HERE​