The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New Covenant Fund programme focusing on prevention of Veteran suicide

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched the third in its series of new Covenant Fund programmes for 2024/25.

The Embedding Prevention of Veteran Suicide programme will award one-year grants up to £50,000 and two-year grants up to £100,000, for projects which draw upon the key findings from their One Is Too Many programme, and will enable systemic change and long-term, sustainable impact in supporting Armed Forces Veterans with poor mental health, their families, and those who are caring for or supporting them.

Vale of Glamorgan: Recruitment Advert for Reablement Support Workers for Vale Community Resource Service

Are you interested in working for the Vale of Glamorgan Council at the Vale Community Resource Service?

There are several vacancies for permanent and relief Reablement Support Workers (details below) - A workshop is being held on 29th July and interested candidates MUST have completed an application form by Wednesday 24th July to be invited to the Workshop.

Essential skills for these roles include being a driver and having previous experience working with the elderly and/or people with disabilities.

The event is invitation only and applicants must have filled out an application form by Wednesday 24th July to be invited.

Northern Ireland: Outmore NI

 

Are you and your family ready to explore the great outdoors in Northern Ireland? Do you always want to take the kids out more, but aren’t sure where to go?

Then look no further than OutmoreNI.com. This website is a one-stop-shop with everything you need to plan your next adventure. With over one thousand outdoor trails and places to visit, OutmoreNI.com has something for everyone, whether it’s a day at the beach or just a laid-back family walk in a forest.

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Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Domestic abuse helplines

As we approach the #EURO2024 Final we know that supporters maybe watching from home and enjoying a drink or two.

Unfortunately, sometimes this can lead to increased tensions in relationships, so we want to reassure anyone who is suffering from domestic abuse – a bad score is not a valid excuse for your partner to kick-off.

Domestic abuse can be triggered by many things, including alcohol, it isn’t always just physical – it can be a pattern of controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour which can also be emotional, psychological and sexual. Both men and women can be a victim of domestic abuse.

You are not alone, help is available.

We work with a number of partners across Staffordshire who themselves have online advice services and confidential helplines.

Please visit some of these partners at:

New Era - https://www.new-era.uk/

Staffordshire Women’s Aid - https://www.staffordshirewomensaid.org/

Savana - https://savana.org.uk/

In an Emergency please call 999.

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The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - new Covenant Fund programme to mitigate impact of separation on Forces families

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched the second in a series of new Covenant Fund programmes under its exciting three-year Funding Framework. 

Apart Not Alone: Support for Serving Families programme is now open for applications for grants between £5,000 and £15,000 for projects that will help to mitigate the impact of long or frequent involuntary separation for families, spouses, and serving personnel, including Reservists and their families.

The Trust ran a public consultation in 2023, which identified that one of the key areas to focus on was ‘Reducing stress and challenges for Armed Forces families'. This family focused programme will address the unique needs of serving Armed Forces families facing long and/or frequent involuntary separation which can have significant impact on different aspect of family life. The consultation findings are available to read on The Trust website.  

Bovington: Garrison welfare team

The Welfare team aims to provide the best possible welfare advice to all soldiers and their families. The Welfare office is located by Costcutter food store on King George V Road, Bovington. 

Unit Welfare Officer - Mr Adrian Ingham 

Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - WO2 David Oakes

Garrison Welfare Support Officer - Zoe Van De Zande

Tel: Welfare Office 01929 402239 or 01929 402240

If you wish to speak to a member of welfare staff outside normal working hours, Bovington Welfare office has extended opening hours on a Thursday 8am - 7pm. 

In case of emergency - duty welfare mobile number 07971 577282

Please only contact the duty mobile number if it is an urgent welfare matter. 

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Tidworth: Army Welfare Service - Tidworth Tots - Baby and Toddler Group - Thursday mornings

 Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Catterick: Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club at The Foxglove

 A reminder of our new venue with effect from Wednesday 10th July, as ever, we meet @ 10am.

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Grantham: Active Lincolnshire

Active Lincolnshire is committed to providing opportunities for everyone in Lincolnshire to be active every day. Responding to needs of people and places!

active lincolnshire

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Grantham: Craft club crochet at Grantham Library

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