September 26, 2017
Many businesses offer support to the Armed Forces community. Here’s a useful summary of the businesses helping the Armed Forces community with mortgages, motor insurance, broadband, media packages and mobile phone contracts. Please note this information will be subject to change as new business sign to the Armed Forces Covenant and pledges evolve. Always check […]
September 26, 2017
The Covenant Fund grants team has collated a series of case studies on both small grants and large grants awarded by the team. These case studies are an invaluable aid to understanding the Covenant Fund, and how it can be utilised in a variety of projects. Click on the icons below to find out how […]
August 23, 2017
Reservist and entrepreneur Neel Singh saw his glass as being more than half full when he took over the ownership of Dorking Brewery last year.
July 6, 2017
The Sandbag Times is an online magazine written by veterans, for veterans. It contains all the latest national and international armed forces and veterans news. This month’s issue is now available to read online. For information about support and advice on veterans, please take a look at the Veterans page on this website or visit […]
July 6, 2017
The Welsh Government is committed to providing high quality services to the Armed Forces community in Wales.
June 28, 2017
A new guide for practitioners in local authorities has been published by the Armed Forces Covenant team. As part of their work to take forward the recommendations of the Our community – our covenant report, they consulted closely with covenant stakeholders to put together a guide to the Armed Forces Covenant. The local authority guide […]
June 20, 2017
A new 24-hour service will help veterans access the support they need quickly and easily as they transition from military to civilian life.
June 19, 2017
The RAF Families Federation have posted an interview with Gill Angel, a Community Development Officer at RAF Scampton. She’s the station’s Covenant Champion and discusses how the Armed Forces Covenant has helped personnel, families and civilians in the community. Gill states “the Covenant is not just a funding pot. There is a lot more about […]
April 13, 2017
Reservists and Ex-Service personnel are the backbone of Surrey Fire and Rescue
April 4, 2017
There are specific initiatives under the Armed Forces Covenant to support spouses and partners in fulfilling their career ambitions.
