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May 31, 2023

Chester: West Cheshire Autism Hub


At the West Cheshire Autism Hub, we provide free, personalised support to autistic adults aged 16 and above, as well as their family. This can be accessed whenever needed throughout their lifespan.

Further details can be found HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Cottesmore Village link

 

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Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Chester: Rhymes & Stories for Young Children - Storyhouse - FREE Drop-in

Rhymes and stories for young children with the library team

Further information can be found HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE
 

Rutland Cottesmore: Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club Oakham

 

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

May 25, 2023

Armed Forces Charities benefit from over £270K contribution from Defence Discount Service

 

Defence Discount Service (DDS), the official MoD discount service, has contributed over £275,000 to military projects that support current and former members of the armed forces in the last 12 months.

Since its launch in 2012, DDS has given a percentage of all revenue to charitable causes that support the wellbeing of the Armed Forces community, endeavouring to help those who’ve served our nation both at home and abroad.

In the last year, DDS has donated funds to The Army Central Fund, RAF Central Fund, the Permanent Joint Headquarters Operations Welfare Fund and The Royal Navy.

The funds will be used for a range of projects, including providing mobile workout stations to deployed RAF personnel, supporting physical activity, and addressing social isolation with children and young people.

Money will also go towards the Defence Medical Welfare Service, which provides practical and emotional support to members of the Armed Forces community on a health treatment pathway; the Warrior Programme, which offers mental strength and resilience training to those affected by stress and anxiety; and the Army Welfare Service, which provides community support through various initiatives.

One example of an activity providing this support is Out of School Adventures, which offers high-quality activities for children and young people during school holidays, promoting wellbeing and addressing social isolation.