Links

Useful links



Army Cadets Force

With almost 47,000 cadets (aged 12-18) and 85,000 adult volunteers in around 1,700 locations in every corner of the UK, the Army Cadets Force is one of the countries largest and most enduring voluntary youth organisations.

The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF)

The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is the Armies national charity and is committed to the welfare of Army and ex-Army personnel and their families. 

Blesma - The British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association

The British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association provides support and care for amputees and other disabled ex service personnel.

British Veterans

For information about an Ex-Servicemen and Woman identity card to acknowledge your military service and provide access to a unique range of discounts and savings.

Combat Stress

Combat Stress is the leading service provider in the care of Veterans' mental health.  We are able to deliver specialist, trauma-focused treatment and support to Ex-Service men and women whose problems are chronic, complex and long term.  We also provide help and advice to their families.

Forces Pension Society

The Forces Pension Society is open to all Service people both serving and retired.  It advises members on individual service pension queries, and campaigns to seek improvements in the Armed Forces Pension Scheme and to resolve past injustices.  It also offers an increasing range of added value benefits including a recently launched private health insurance scheme.

Gwennili Trust

The Gwennili Trust is a charity run entirely by volunteers for the purpose of providing disabled people (with an emphasis on Ex Service men and women) with the thrill of sailing in cruising yachts.  Sailing by the day is included and wheelchairs present no problem.  RYA courses can be arranged.

Navy News

The newspaper of the Royal Navy, reporting on the fleet for over 50 years.

The Naval Families Federation

The Naval Families Federation is the independent voice of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Families.

 

The Officers’ Association  

Supporting Officers, retired Officers and their families seeking Employment, Advice, Assistance and Accommodation.  www.officersassociation.org.uk


The Parachute Regiment

Information to those that have served with or those who are interested in joining or finding information on the Parachute Regiment.

Pension for Army

Project 65 Run

The PROJECT 65 Run to Pegasus is an historic 65mile challenge run from Dorset to Normandy for the 65th anniversary of D-Day 2009.

RAF Benevolent Fund

The RAF Benevolent Fund is here to provide support to all members of the RAF family in need.  If you have ever served in the Royal Air Force, or you are an immediate dependant of someone who served, then you may be eligible for assistance.

RFCA for Yorkshire and The Humber

The Reserve Forces and Cadets Association has an influential and wide ranging role. It has a responsibility to provide advice to the Defence Council, for promoting the Territorial Army and other Reserve Forces in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Service Pals

Service Pals is a UK Armed Forces Friend Finder allowing you to find lost military friends and colleagues and reunite with old mates from the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

The Scottish Veterans Association

The Scottish Veterans Association aims to promote the Historical Heritage of Scotland and to provide relief and support to Members of the Association.

 

The Sandhurst Foundation

The Sandhurst Foundation is a charitable organisation set up by The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
The Foundation’s core support comes from an association made up from all serving officers past and present and those with a special affinity for the Academy.  It also offers affiliate membership to those with a particular interest in leadership related issues.
 
Further details can also be found on their website or by calling 01276 412000.


United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association