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Fighting with Pride - The Military LGBT+ Charity Fighting With Pride supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT+Veterans, service personnel and their families – in particular those most impacted by the ban on LGBT+ personnel serving in the Armed Forces prior to January 2000. We are proud of the achievements of our serving LGBT+ personnel. They serve in every part of the Armed Forces and are supported at every level of command. In stark contrast, and despite the passing of over 20 years since the ‘gay ban’ was finally lifted, no attempt has been made to support the recovery of the thousands of LGBT+ service personnel dismissed or forced from service prior to 2000. We want to connect service charities and organisations to those LGBT+ veterans who have been left behind. Email More info
Forces Employment Charity The Forces Employment Charity provides life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and children, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving. If you’re looking for support with your CV, returning to work after a break or need advice on transferring skills and qualifications from the military, we can help! Open to young people aged 16 - 24 from Forces families, civilian spouses and partners of still-serving and ex-Service personnel including divorced spouses and widows, subject to eligibility checks. 0121 262 3058 Email More info
Inspiration Federation The Inspiration Federation is an educational Not-for-Profit organisation that works with young people to inspire, raise aspirations and promote positive citizenship. It also helps raise money to support those injured in the Emergency Services and Armed Forces. 07929 541658 Email More info
Joining Forces for Families The Forces Families Project The Forces Families project (formerly Joining Forces for Families), an Armed Forces Covenant funded project that has been running since October 2018. It is delivered in partnership by Citizens Advice Hart, Rushmoor Citizens Advice and Portsmouth Citizens Advice. It aims to help serving personnel and their families when they encounter life's stressful events. It is free, confidential and independent and impartial. The Forces Families Project is tri-service and operated in North East Hampshire and Portsmouth and other south coast areas such as Gosport Fareham and Havant. We often attend military events such as health fairs, family fun days and of course Armed Forces day. United Kingdom 02394 006600 Email More info
Naval Families Federation Our phone line and emails continue to operate as usual, face to face and virtual meetings are taking place. Championing Royal Navy & Royal Marines families. Providing signposting and guidance to current serving RN and RM and their families. Portsmouth United Kingdom PO2 8ER 02392 654374 Email More info
NHS - Bereavement Support Most people experience grief when they lose someone important to them. It affects everyone differently. There's no right or wrong way to feel. More info
RAFA - Connections for Life Loneliness affects tens of thousands of people across the RAF community. Whether it’s a veteran struggling to adapt to life after service, or a family member facing difficulties alone, loneliness can be devastating to people’s mental and physical wellbeing. The RAF Association’s Connections for Life service aims to fight loneliness with friendship and create a resilient, empowered and connected RAF Community. 0800 018 2361 Email More info
Rowans Hospice Veterans Service We run a dedicated support service for Serving and ex-Service Personnel who are living with or caring for someone with a serious or life-limiting illness, or are recently bereaved. Did you serve at least 1 day in the Armed Forces or Merchant Navy? Are you experiencing loneliness or social isolation? Are you struggling with the impact of your illness physically and/or emotionally? Have concerns about the future and whether your loved ones will be looked after? Our wide range of services, including a dedicated Veteran Companions buddy service, can help you find answers. Weekly social groups take place on Mondays from 10:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 14:30 for any veterans and Serving Personnel, who are living with a serious or life-limiting illness where you can seek advice, support or just a friendly chat with others in the same situation. Purbrook Heath Road Purbrook Waterlooville United Kingdom PO7 5RU 023 9224 8011 Email More info
Royal Air Force Families Federation The RAF Families Federation provides an independent voice for all personnel (single, married or in a partnership) and all of your families. 13 - 15 St Georges Road Wittering Peterborough United Kingdom PE8 6DL 01780 781 650 More info
Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) The RNRMC is the principal charity of the Royal Navy. We are at the heart of supporting our Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and their families, past, present and future. Since 2007, we have funded projects and facilities that boost morale for those who serve today. The RNRMC also distributes millions of pounds annually to organisation and charities which care for the children, families and veterans of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. HMS Excellent Whale Island Portsmouth United Kingdom PO2 8ER 023 9387 1520 Email More info