Research Project Assistance
Please click on the link below: https://tinyurl.com/47k4n36z Also, please see the flyer here: Veteran_Survey_Flyer
How did the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust respond to the Covid-19 pandemic?
In this issue of our newsletter; we’re sharing more information on the impact of our work. We have three new reports avaliable on our website… Evaluation of the Strengthening Delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant Programme How the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust responded to the Covid-19 pandemic Enabling immediate support for vulnerable veterans…
Join the Tour d’Invictus!
The Invictus Games Foundation is coordinating a new virtual challenge following the route of the world’s most iconic cycle race – Tour de France. From 1200 (BST) 26th September to 1200 (BST) 17th October 2021, teams of 8 will have just three weeks to cover the 2124 miles (3418 km) route. For more information, please…
We Want to Hear From You
Dear members, Veterans & families, Please see attached flyer from Queens University carrying out an important UK Veterans and Families Study, funded by Forces In Mind Trust. It is strictly confidential, you may not want to give your real name and that is fine. All personal information you may give will be destroyed once data…
Calls to NI charity treble as Afghanistan veterans are retraumatised
A leading veterans mental health charity says that calls for help from Northern Ireland ex-service personnel have trebled since the crisis in Afghanistan hit headlines three weeks ago. Veteran Robert McCartney – who himself overcame post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is now chairman of Ards-based charity Beyond the Battlefield, says media reports of the…
Veterans Lottery
https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk/lottery/join/
Listen to the BFBS interview here
https://beyondthebattlefield.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/12-NI-Beyond-the-Battlefield-NI-VERSION-EX-APR-18.mp3
THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUST PROVIDES GRANT FUNDING FOR BATTLEFIELD RIVERSEARCHING.
This is a new and exciting project for Veterans of the Armed Forces which would not have been possible without the AFCFT grant funding. The Organisation will offer River Hunting with Mine Detectors and Magnets as a main low impact activity throughout various Rivers in Ireland where Battles have taken place over the Centuries, for…
Thank you to BFBS Big Salute Campaign Awards Grant funding of £5,000 to Beyond the Battlefield.
Thank you to BFBS Big Salute Campaign Awards Grant funding of £5,000 to Beyond the Battlefield. This grant funding has been awarded to rent a room to offer A Veterans Meet Up Eat Up Club. We held a focus group in our Newtownards offices offering an open forum for debate around what Veterans wanted and…
A Big Dander Around Our Wee Country on the 100th Centenary Year for Northern Ireland.
Two Local Lads supporting Beyond the Battlefield Ards fundraiser, much needed services for PTSD/Mental Health. Over the past year due to the Pandemic no one has had a lot to look forward to and everyone is looking forward to the future with anticipation. Beyond the Battlefield were approached by two local men from East Belfast…
