East Riding & Hull: Citizens Advice

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Force for Change programme

 

Force for Change programme - closing date 19 November 2021

This programme will award grants of up to £10,000 for community projects that reduce isolation and promote integration; supporting post-Covid recovery in local Armed Forces communities affected by isolation.​

Further information can be found on the Armed Forces Covenant Fund website.

Beverley: VANL and ERVAS Merger Exploration

VANL and ERVAS merger exploration

Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire and East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS) Ltd are exploring the potential the benefits of the two organisations merging. No decision has been made at this time, however we will be embarking on a thorough consultation process, with all who have an interest in the organisations - first and foremost members, followed by partners and funders.

The main reason we are exploring this is to strengthen voluntary sector support across the areas and improve long term sustainability of both organisations.

Beverley: Fitmums

Newcastle: Your Homes Newcastle

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East Riding: SSAFA

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UCAS guidance for potential students from a UK Armed Forces background

Following collaboration between the MOD, UCAS and the Service Children's Progression (SCiP) Alliance, UCAS now has an information and advice webpage for students from a UK Armed Forces background.

Veterans, or students whose parent(s), carer(s), or partner are current or former UK Armed Forces personnel may find there are unique circumstances to consider when making their applications. They may also be able to get extra support from their chosen university or college.

The information pages cover advice for:

*Service children
*Veterans
*Spouses/partners of UK Armed Forces personnel

Northumberland: onecall

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Veterans' Gateway - unclaimed service pensions

If you served in the Armed Forces after April 1975, you could have an unclaimed pension. AFPS 75 pensions earned before April 2005 are payable at age 60.

To claim your preserved pension, go to the Veterans UK website and fill in AFPS Form 8. You will not receive the pension automatically - you will have to make a claim. You should send the form off around 6 months before your pension is due. If you have passed the due date you can still claim using the same form.

Further information is available on the Veterans' Gateway website.

Childcare Choices

Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.

The Childcare Choices website details what Government help is available for parents paying for childcare.

You can also read the myth-busting FAQ's for advice.