Serve & Protect Credit Union: Resources to improve financial wellbeing

Employees can now access a new Fixed Saver through Serve and Protect.

• Key points:Fixed interest rate of 4% AER/gross
• Guaranteed return after 12 months
• FSCS protection up to £120,000

🔗 Take a look and decide if it's right for you here: sandpcu.co.uk/fs12

Upcoming webinars:

Our free weekly webinars help to manage money with confidence. With tips to save smarter, boost your credit score, and prepare for emergencies.

Click here to find out more: Webinars - Serve & Protect

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Pinnacle Service Families: Next virtual outreach day - 8 Apr

Pinnacle are inviting all Service Family Accommodation (SFA) residents to join their next Virtual Outreach Day on Wednesday 8th April 2026. This online event is a valuable opportunity for families to connect directly with Pinnacle support teams via Microsoft Teams, from the comfort of their own homes. 

Whether families are dealing with a tricky repair, have questions about allocations, or simply want to better understand the services available to them, the outreach day is designed to provide tailored assistance and guidance. These sessions are part of Pinnacle’s broader initiative to ensure military families have multiple, accessible ways to get the support they need. 

Booking is now open and can be done easily here. 

Give Us Time: Spring Welfare Updates

Motorfinity: March Updates

March Updates from Motorfinity

Spring is just around the corner, and we have exciting news! From welcoming new manufacturer partners to celebrating our 10th birthday milestone and launching a fun Easter competition, there’s plenty to share.

Helping frontline staff save on cars

At Motorfinity, helping frontline staff make essential savings on new cars or car leases is at the heart of what we do. In 2025, we proudly helped thousands of UK frontline workers save big while accessing new vehicles:
£14.5 million+ in total customer savings
£7,400 average saving per customer
Excellent Trustpilot rating with 2,385 reviews

We make car buying simple and stress-free - whether purchasing outright, financing, or leasing - so you can focus on what matters most.

New manufacturer partner: Changan

We’re excited to welcome Changan to Motorfinity — a fast-growing manufacturer producing innovative electric vehicles with impressive technology and value.

Changan EVs are already generating strong interest, especially because they can deliver significant savings for eligible buyers.

👉 Learn more about the partnership:
https://www.motorfinity.uk/blog/changan-cars-partnership/?source=outreach&utm_source=outreach&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=march

Understanding the EV Grant

Thinking about switching to electric? Our latest guide explains EV grant eligibility, what the scheme means, and how it could help reduce the cost of your next vehicle.

For frontline workers looking to move to electric, this can make a big difference to the final price.

👉 Read the full guide:
https://motorfinity.uk/blog/electric-car-grant-eligibility/?source=outreach&utm_source=outreach&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=march

Trusted by frontline professionals

Thousands of frontline workers have already used Motorfinity to secure better deals on new cars.

In our latest case study, Jess shares her experience and the savings she achieved through Motorfinity.

👉 Read Jess’s story:
https://www.motorfinity.uk/blog/police-federation-endorses-motorfinity/

WIN an Easter Hamper!

Are you part of an emergency services, NHS, police, social care, education, or armed forces team? Win a Cadbury Ultimate Easter Egg Chocolate Basket for your whole team!

How to Enter:

· Go to our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/motorfinitygroup

· Find our Easter Hamper competition post

· Comment your organisation

· Tag a team member

· More comments = more entries!

Entries close: 6pm, Wednesday 25th March 2026

Winner: Randomly selected

T&Cs: View here - https://www.motorfinity.uk/facebook-competitions-t-c/

Contact us to find out how much you can save on a new car…

📞 Call: 01636 558 885

🌐 Website: https://motorfinity.uk//?source=outreach&utm_source=outreach&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=march

St Athan: Free Courses for Partners & Spouses of Serving Personnel - Schedule of Courses taking place at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre

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Up-skill with Free Training at St Athan!

Are you a partner or spouse of serving personnel or a reservist? The Family Foundation is bringing a series of free, accredited and non-accredited courses directly to you at the West Camp Community Centre!

Whether you are looking to boost your CV or learn vital life skills, we have a range of sessions scheduled this spring.

Location:
West Camp Community Centre, St Athan, CF62 4NA

Schedule of Events:

Risk Assessment (Level 2): Wednesday, 11th March | 9:45 AM – 2:30 PM (4 hours)

Conflict Management (Level 2): Monday, 6th April | 9:45 AM – 2:30 PM (4 hours)

New Date: Monday 27th April

Family First Aid Awareness: Wednesday, 15th April | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (2 hours)

Basic Life Support & Defibrillator Use: Wednesday, 13th May | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (2 hours)

How to Register

All courses are completely free and are open to Wives, Spouses or partners of serving personnel, including Reservists.

Secure your spot today by:

Scanning the QR code on the flyer or

Clicking the registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/NmsNiFeArt

For more information, feel free to contact our Project Co-ordinator, Charlie Hammond, at 07322 74552 or email charles@thefamilyfoundation.co.uk.

Dorset: Kickboxing classes (Wool village)

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Barry: The Vale of Glamorgan Council Jobs Fair - Wed 22nd April 2026 at The Pod, Barry

 

Save the Date!

The Vale of Glamorgan Council Job’s Fair is back!
Join us this April to explore job opportunities and take the next step in your career with the local council.

22nd April 2026
The Pod, Golau Caredig, Barry, CF62 7AZ

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Aldershot: The Vine Centre

Based in Aldershot, Hampshire and supporting Rushmoor and the surrounding areas, we aim to support our community with their needs as and when they arise. The Vine Centre provides a broad range of services to the most disadvantaged members of our community and we seek to fulfil the basic needs of anyone who seeks our help.

Our mission is to serve the community, enabling individuals to move towards independence, make sustainable change in their lives, reduce social isolation and improve their quality of life by offering specialised support in a safe environment. We support adults and families that are socially isolated, long-term unemployed, homeless or poorly housed, suffering with mental health, addiction or learning difficulties. Often individuals will access more than one of our services - and they are always welcome to join anything we have on offer.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

London: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

 

Kew Gardens

Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

London: Diversity matters - music for mind and motherhood - Wednesdays 1100-1230hrs

Singing can lift our moods and make us feel better, boost our confidence and reduce stress, give us space to express ourselves, and help us to connect with others and with ourselves. 

For this group, we dive into the magic of singing, and how it can create a space for wellbeing, connection and expression, offering an alternative way in to exploring your journey through motherhood. We will learn songs, practice gentle grounding and sound making exercises that encourage noticing and presence, and invite creative play where you can contribute your ideas if you wish. And the best bit: you absolutely do not have to 'be a singer' to enjoy singing and take part!

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub