Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New awards to help ease the stress of relocation

Starting again somewhere new is challenging. Negotiating unfamiliar surroundings and finding your feet in a new community can be intimidating and stressful, especially when you have left friendships and existing support networks behind. But for many military families this is an inevitable part of service life.

That’s where Serving Families: On the Move comes in. The programme sets out to tackle these challenges head on – helping to reduce stress for service families affected by the difficulties relocation can bring.

Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) have supported a further 6 projects in the latest funding round, bringing the total number to 20 projects worth over £1.5 million! And with the second round still open for applications, there will be more to come.

Offering easily accessible information and advice, fostering stronger community links and creating welcoming spaces where friendships can grow, these projects will hopefully make every move a little easier. Ultimately ensuring service families feel welcome and thrive in their new location.

Recruit for Spouses: Foreign & Commonwealth Programme

The RFS Foreign & Commonwealth Programme is offered free of charge to military spouses and partners of serving personnel and veterans and includes the following support:

• Qualification Conversion: Assistance in converting home nation qualifications to UK equivalents, enabling better access to the UK job market.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Access to a pool of over 90 volunteer mentors from various industry sectors, offering support with confidence building, identifying transferable skills, and navigating the recruitment process.
• Wellbeing Programme: A six-week course designed to help you connect with other spouses and develop tools to support you in adapting to military life.

To register for the programme, please sign up via the RFS portal: https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in, or for any questions please email: J.kanyua@recruitforspouses.co.uk

North Wiltshire: Family support from Home-Start

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Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Richmond: Autism Support Group at Richmond Library second thursday of each month

Autism Support Group at Richmond Library 

We’re hosting Autism in Richmond’s friendly support group for autistic and neurodivergent adults - a safe and welcoming space to connect, chat, and support one another.

Come along for a coffee, a relaxed conversation, and the chance to meet others who understand.

 Richmond Library
 Second Thursday of every month
 Next session: 9th October
 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

No need to book – just drop in. Everyone is welcome!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Ripon: Autumnal Storytime with Ripon Museums 27th Oct

We're so excited to be working with Ripon Museums again this October half-term! Join us at the Workhouse Museum for an autumnal storytime.
Workhouse Museum (Thew Shed)
Monday 27th October
11am - 12noon

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Wherever your assignment order is taking you, HIVE is here to provide the local information!

If your posting is in the UK you can find our blog and location guides here. Please use our MS Forms enquiry function for any additional locations or if you have any enquiries.

Are you assigned overseas? If you’re posted to an overseas location where we have a HIVE, you will find information – plus our local office’s contact details – at:

• Belgium (SHAPE)
• Brunei
• Brunssum
• Cyprus
• Gibraltar
• Naples
• Sennelager

Posted elsewhere overseas? Don’t worry if your new location is not listed above, the iHIVE covers the rest of the world, with over 100 location guides available plus online enquiry support.

Our iHIVE is tri-Service and is listed on the Overseas Supportability checklist as an action, so that Service personnel and families can obtain the relevant information they may each require, to ensure that their new location can meet each individual’s and family’s needs.

For those with MODnet access, Army HIVE’s SharePoint site can also be used to download our information sheets or ask questions – please go to our Overseas Postings area

If you’re relocating back to the UK from overseas, or moving within the UK, our SharePoint hosts guidance and resources in our Relocating within or back to the UK section.

Grantham: Lincolnshire Carers Service

 

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/support-carers/request-support

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Warwick District Council - Community Strategy development Survey

 Information from: Central HIVE Hub

Wiltshire: Council campaign aims to keep school zones safe for everyone

As the school year gets under way, Wiltshire Council is reminding parents, carers, and local residents to take extra care when driving and parking near schools. The safety of children during busy drop-off and pick-up times depends on all road users acting responsibly.

While many drivers do follow the rules, there are still too many instances of speeding and illegal parking near schools, putting lives at risk and causing unnecessary congestion.

The council is urging everyone to help keep school zones safe by:

• Parking only in designated areas to avoid blocking visibility and access
• Not stopping on yellow lines or zigzag lines
• Using drop-off zones where possible
• Following school traffic rules and signage at all times
• Driving slowly and cautiously, especially during peak school hours

Please click here for further information

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Royal Wootton Bassett: New breastfeeding drop-in support group starting Wed 8 Oct

New in Royal Wootton Bassett!

We’re excited to invite you to the very first Bassett Breasties – a FREE Breastfeeding Drop-in Support Group.

Whether you’re:

• Currently breastfeeding
• Pregnant and curious
• Supporting a friend or family member

…you’re warmly welcome!

This isn’t just about breastfeeding worries—it’s about connection, laughs, and support in a safe, welcoming space.

• The Church Croft, Royal Wootton Bassett
• Every other Wednesday, 1–3pm
• First drop-in: Wednesday 8th October

Click here to visit the groups Facebook page

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE