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Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Almost £800,000 Awarded to Support Partners Unlock New Opportunities
Almost £800,000 Awarded to Support Partners Unlock New Opportunities
Fifteen projects have been awarded a share of almost £800,000 in grants to empower partners and spouses of serving personnel by opening opportunities to upskilling and exploring new work solutions - in the latest round of grants from the MOD's Armed Forces Families Fund.
Fifteen projects have been awarded a share of almost £800,000 in grants to empower partners and spouses of serving personnel by opening opportunities to upskilling and exploring new work solutions - in the latest round of grants from the MOD's Armed Forces Families Fund.
The projects will also provide tools. Resources and training to support partners move into a job or a career change, and to build easier access to wellbeing support as part of the Fund's Supporting Partners programme.
Anna Wright, CEO of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, said: "This award will provide vital support for service spouses and partners, helping them build resilience, connect with others, and navigate the challenges of military family life. It also opens new opportunities, offering practical guidance and wellbeing activities, to create a stronger, more confident community.”
Opening new opportunities
Each project will address at least one of the following outcomes:
· Improve the mental health and wellbeing of partners and spouses of serving personnel.
· Raise awareness of the unique challenges faced and improve access to services to overcome challenges.
· Identify and address known and emergency gaps in provision.
· Provide opportunities to upskill and explore new ways of working.
Each project will address at least one of the following outcomes:
· Improve the mental health and wellbeing of partners and spouses of serving personnel.
· Raise awareness of the unique challenges faced and improve access to services to overcome challenges.
· Identify and address known and emergency gaps in provision.
· Provide opportunities to upskill and explore new ways of working.
Strengthening connections and building resilience
Excel Together is putting their £57,000 award to good use with a focus on non-UK nationals. They’re helping the partners and spouses of service personnel - including reservists, - to settle into life in the UK, offering support with mental health awareness, practical skills, and social connections. With a mix of online and in-person sessions, they’ll help people build resilience, tackle loneliness and find their feet in a new career.
Excel Together is putting their £57,000 award to good use with a focus on non-UK nationals. They’re helping the partners and spouses of service personnel - including reservists, - to settle into life in the UK, offering support with mental health awareness, practical skills, and social connections. With a mix of online and in-person sessions, they’ll help people build resilience, tackle loneliness and find their feet in a new career.
Sushila Magar, Project Manager told us:
"We are truly honoured and overjoyed to receive this funding. It means so much to our organisation and the Nepali community we serve. This support will allow us to empower non-UK national spouses with the confidence, knowledge, and tools to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing. Through this programme, we can help our community build a vital support network and thrive emotionally, socially, and mentally in the UK. For many, this will be the first time they feel truly seen, heard, and supported — and we’re so excited to begin this meaningful journey together."
Tackling loneliness, improving wellbeing
In partnership with 4th Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, ‘Tackling Life Together' is a project all about early support for the mental health and wellbeing of reservists’ partners and spouses. Awarded £40,623, the project was designed with those it helps and will offer a weekly programme of group activities to help to tackle loneliness, boost mental health, and inspire positive futures.
In partnership with 4th Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, ‘Tackling Life Together' is a project all about early support for the mental health and wellbeing of reservists’ partners and spouses. Awarded £40,623, the project was designed with those it helps and will offer a weekly programme of group activities to help to tackle loneliness, boost mental health, and inspire positive futures.
David Abbott, Armed Forces Coordinator told us:
“Developed in partnership with 4th Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and co-produced with reservists’ families, Tackling Life Together is an early intervention programme using weekly group activities to combat loneliness, boost mental wellbeing, and inspire healthy aspirations.”
Find out more
Check out the full list of awards made in this latest round on the Trust website
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Family Action Job Opportunity: Social Media Manager, Full Time, Home-based
Family Action Social Media Manager, Permanent, UK Remote, Full Time, £36,842 to £41,106 FTE per annum
A great opportunity to lead Family Action’s social media and manage a team of two Social Media Executives, driving brand awareness, income generation and service marketing whilst also providing strategic insight around wider external engagement activity.
A great opportunity to lead Family Action’s social media and manage a team of two Social Media Executives, driving brand awareness, income generation and service marketing whilst also providing strategic insight around wider external engagement activity.
VE Day: Defence Discount Service special offer at Tesco.
Show your Defence Discount Service (DDS) Privilege Card, Forces Personnel ID card, or Veterans card at the checkout and save 10% in-store at Tesco, from 8-11 May.
To help mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and recognise our Armed Forces, Tesco is giving all DDS cardholders, Service personnel and veterans an exclusive 10% off in-store grocery shopping.
Whether you’re celebrating with a street party, testing out a traditional wartime recipe or need to stock up on your everyday essentials, the discount with Tesco can help you save.
Defence Children’s Services (DCS) Attendance Week 2025: Celebrating School Attendance, Achievement and Educational Opportunities Available to Service Children
Defence Children Services (DCS) Attendance Week 2025: Celebrating School Attendance, Achievement and Educational Opportunities Available to Service Children.
Defence Children Services (DCS) are thrilled to announce DCS Attendance Week 2025, which will take place from the 19th to the 23rd May 2025. The week will showcase the incredible educational opportunities available to Service Children, whilst emphasising the importance of fostering partnerships among communities, schools, students, and families.
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
SHAPE: Police Watch Scheme
Did you know that the Federal Police on SHAPE offer a Police Watch Scheme?
If you’ve got a Spring or Summer Holiday planned or are indeed away for any extended period of time in the future, you can request them to drive by your home to ensure all is OK.
Just pop along to the Community Corridor to complete a ‘Police Watch Scheme Form’.
Monday, 5 May 2025
Hidden Belgium
Fancy a bit of Hidden Belgium?
Then look no further.
Why not check out the oldest cemetery in Belgium? Or the strangest building in Ghent? Or even get yourself a tour of the Antwerp Sewers?
If you are interested in discovering these hidden gems and more, cast your eyes here.
Save the Date for the 19th Edition of the D-Day Festival, Normandy
From 31st May to 15th June 2025, Normandy celebrates freedom with the 19th edition of the Normandy D-Day Festival, marking also the 81st anniversary of the June 6, 1944.
Throughout the Landing Beaches, from Utah Beach to Sword Beach, experience a program rich in emotions, memories and sharing.
On the program:
- historical parachuting
- reconstructions
- concerts
- exhibitions
- guided walks
- fireworks
- commemorative ceremonies
A living tribute to the heroes of June 6, 1944 and a powerful moment of intergenerational transmission.
Don't overlook this unmissable event!
Discover the full schedule here: https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/le-d-day-festival-normandy/
Photo: Jane-Flore Fayollat
Photo: Jane-Flore Fayollat
SHAPE: Fleraqua Pool, Havre
Have you seen this little gem? Fleraqua is a private, heated indoor pool located in Havre, just 12 minutes by car from SHAPE.
They host children’s birthday parties, swim camps during school holidays and swimming lessons for both adults and children. These activities are all held in English language.
Fleraqua also hold Waterbike, Pilates and Water Birth Preparation classes in French language but the instructor does know English.
The pool is only available with subscription so open/family swim is not available.
The next swimming lesson subscriptions open on May 19th for the September to December 2025 term.
For more information contact fleraqua@gmail.com, check out their Facebook page or see their website Www.fleraqua.be
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