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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures

The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.

Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.

We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.

To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.

Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.


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October 15, 2021

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

October 14, 2021

East Riding: SSAFA

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Lancashire: Wyre Council & Community Trust Veterans online Zoom chat every Thursday

Please join for some great chat and lots of laughs with all members of the Veterans Community. Army/Navy/Raf/RM/Merchant Navy are all welcome. Serving and Families too.
This is a weekly event from the comfort of your own home.

October 13, 2021

Free mental health resources


Following the recent World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10th October, a list of supportive resources have been put together for the military community.

Please click the image above to access the links and view the document in full

Lancashire: Dig In NorthWest - Bloomin Marvellous Project for Veterans & Service Community

 

Chester: Chester Kids Kickboxing - Wednesdays and Fridays

Mickley: Employment, Various roles