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November 11, 2024
November 8, 2024
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - new awards to build sustainable and resilient support networks for Veterans
The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) have awarded grants totalling almost £7 million under the Thrive Together Programme (previously known as VPPP) which will step up support for vulnerable Veterans.
Nine grants have been awarded to the current portfolio lead organisations, enabling them to realise their plans under the newly named Thrive Together programme, designed to increase support to vulnerable Veterans and their families throughout the UK and enable this support to become self-sustaining.
Following a consultation process undertaken between April-September 2024 and the development of strategic plans, the portfolios are now in the delivery phase of the programme before moving into a transition and sustaining phase for the final 6-9 months ending in March 2027.
A further award is expected to be made in December for programme delivery in Northern Ireland.
Gloucestershire: Winter HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme opening soon
Families eligible for benefits-related free school meals can register now for the winter HAF. Thanks to grant funding, the county council is pleased to extend these fun, enriching holiday activities to all children and young people through the Holiday Activities Programme (HAP).
Most activities will be taking place between 21 December and 5 January. Families are encouraged to check their local district HAF webpages to see information about what’s happening near where they live.
Booking opens at midday on Monday 2 December, but families can browse activities from midday on Monday 18 November to plan which ones they would like to attend.
Click here to read more about the scheme!
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - What is "Phishing"?
Phishing is a cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, banking and credit card details and passwords. This information is then used to access important accounts and can result in identity theft and financial loss.
Clicking unknown links puts your information at risk- don't let cyber-criminals get your information.
For more information and advice on how to recognise this type of criminal activity and how best to protect yourself from becoming a victim, visit https://orlo.uk/GtHD1
November 6, 2024
Leuchars: Bright Horizons Day Care Centre currently have places available for children aged between 6 months and 5 years.
Our daily rate of £52.00 for a full day and £28.00 for a half day ensures we provide an affordable wrap around childcare option for you and your family.