Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - funding to support Military spouses and partners

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce that they have awarded over £790,000 under the Supporting Partners programme, to improve support for Service partners and spouses and celebrate the skills and experiences they bring to the workplace.

In the latest round of grants, 13 projects have received funding across the UK and overseas. The projects aim to improve understanding of Service partners and spouses; addressing their needs and the challenges they encounter as their family transitions to civilian life.

West Midlands: Upbeat Families - Make Some Noise - Donnington/Venning Barracks

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Grantham: SHERMAN Campaign Lincolnshire

The SHERMAN campaign highlights seven factors that put people at greater risk of having a fire, or being less likely to react to a fire:

Smoking
Hoarding
Elderly people or those who live alone
Reduced mobility, hearing or visual impairments
Mental health issues
Alcohol misuse, drugs/medication dependence
Needing care or support

It aims to increase both public and professional awareness of the risk factors. It encourages them to contact with the fire service through a safe and well check.

For more information: SHERMAN

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Grantham: Army Cadets

For details of your local Army Cadets click here: Army Cadets

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Wellbeing Lincs

Wellbeing Lincs successes are largely down to early intervention, ensuring that vulnerable people receive help before matters get worse. This not only benefits the clients overall health, it also protects Adult Care services for the most vulnerable.

Wellbeing Lincs

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Grantham: Street Tag Lincolnshire

Street Tag Lincolnshire

A fun interactive app that motivates parents and children to be active in their local area. Support children in reaching their daily 60 active minutes. 

Interested in signing up for the Street Tag programme? Send an email to: meenakshi@streettag.co.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Dover: The Market in Dover Market Square on Every 4th Saturday

 

The Market Dover will be in  Dover Market Square on Saturday 26th April (and every 4th Saturday of the month thereafter). Follow their page for updates.

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Kent County Council: Post-16 Choices for Young People with Special Educational Needs

 

If you are a young person with special educational needs, do you know your post-16 options?

Whether you’re considering further education or diving straight into a career, the SEND Information Hub can help you understand your options  https://loom.ly/wjHTcac

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Medway: Children & Family Hubs Newsletter

 

View the latest newsletter: https://lnks.gd/2/2vBMtnv

Maidstone: Stay & Play at Invicta Park on Tuesdays & Fridays 10.30am - 12 Noon

 

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