One of our volunteers is completing a Combat Fitness Test (CFT) throughout September. This test is 8 miles every day for 30 days, and carrying 25kg / 55lbs for the full 240 miles This will be over the 30 days of September, 1 September 2024 To help support Steelback achieve his fundraising goal,…
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…
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…
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…
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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. 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…
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…
Author: Tara Mclaughlin – Published 10th Sep 2020 You can read the full original article here: https://planetradio.co.uk/cool-fm/local/news/veteran-parents-pay-tribute-on-world-suicide-prevention-day/ The family of an ex soldier who took his own life has urged anyone struggling with mental health issues to reach out for help. Noel and Dolores Savage were speaking out to mark National Suicide Prevention Day. Their…
Veterans suffering increased issues with PTSD due to Lockdown Courtesy of Kevin Sharky BBC Newsline: Veterans suffering increased issues with PTSD due to Lockdown
