Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
March 12, 2025
From sailing to Service dogs - over £850,000 awarded to improve the quality of life for Veterans negatively impacted by their Service
From sailing to service dogs: over £850,000 awarded to improve the quality of life for veterans negatively impacted by their service
Breaking down barriers; building bridges; addressing trauma. The Armed Forces Covenant Trust’s (the Trust) Fulfilling Futures programme has supported six outstanding projects totalling more than £850,000 to improve the lives of veterans negatively impacted by their service.
Support to lead fulfilling lives
Each project represents new, tailored work to support groups of veterans including those with physical injuries, those who have experienced military sexual trauma, those living with PTSD and other complex mental health issues, LGBT+ veterans and women veterans. Though each tackles a different cohort, each aims to mitigate the effects of the barriers preventing them from having a fulfilling life after service.
Reducing isolation and building connections
Working UK-wide, British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (BLESMA) will use their award of £300,000 to deliver a new, three-year therapeutic wellness programme supporting limbless and injured veterans. They’ll offer activities and coaching/mentoring opportunities aimed at breaking down barriers and helping individuals progress positively through their recovery.
With a focus LGBT+ veterans, families and carers, and other minority groups in the East of England, The Bridge for Heroes will use their award of £73,129 to improve awareness, provide targeted services, and build connections with existing veteran organisations. They will address specific needs to reduce isolation and ensure long-term integration of support within veteran services.
Helen Taylor MBE, CEO at The Bridge for Heroes, said: “We are delighted to receive this grant from the Fulfilling Futures programme. It will enable us to build upon our valued partnership with Fighting with Pride, providing enhanced support to LGBT+ veterans and other minority groups across the East of England over the next 18 months.”
Supporting women Veterans
Hampshire: Mind wellbeing partnership
In Hampshire, 50% of people experience psychological, emotional or mental health difficulties that significantly affect their day-to-day functioning. Rates of hospital admissions for self-harm in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are more than 1.5 times the national average.
In response, Andover Mind, Havant and East Hants Mind and Solent Mind are pleased to announce that they have been awarded the contract by Hampshire County Council and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board to provide mental health and wellbeing services across Hampshire. By working in partnership together and with the local GP surgeries, more people will be able to access specialist services, and local wellbeing centres will continue to support their communities.
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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
March 11, 2025
Fife: SHOUT - a free and confidential text support service for young people who are feeling stressed or worried
We have partnered with Shout to offer support to young people who live in Fife. To start a conversation, text “FIFE” to 85258.
If your life is at imminent risk, call the emergency services on 999.
What happens when you text “FIFE” to 85258?
To start a conversation, text the word “FIFE” to 85258.
If you’re feeling anxious, lonely, overwhelmed, suicidal or not quite yourself, Shout’s volunteers are here for you 24/7.
March 10, 2025
Corsham: 'The Haven' support group for parents of children with autism
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Further support can be found at the Wiltshire Autism Hub
Information provided by Colerne HIVE
March 7, 2025
Swindon: 'City of Sanctuary' charity fighting isolation
For families new to Swindon with pre-school children, come and join the team from Swindon City of Sanctuary to chat, sing songs and rhymes, play games, craft, and share stories. No need to book, just drop in!
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
March 6, 2025
Hereford: Love Exploring App
Looking for free & exciting ways to Explore our City?
Download the ‘Love Exploring’ app to explore guided trails and games in Hereford!
Love Exploring offers users a new, accessible way to find routes to Hereford’s numerous art pieces, historic plaques, places of interest, and much more.
You can find the app in the Google Play Store or the Iphone App Store.
Please ensure you explore responsibly, following social distancing guidelines at all times.
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