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Erskine sets out bold six-year strategy to expand community reach as veteran needs evolve

Scotland’s leading provider of dedicated veterans’ care has unveiled a new national strategy designed to reach more former servicemen and women earlier in life at a time when other charities are reducing their physical footprint. The Erskine Strategy 2025–2031 sets […]

The impact of Legacy Giving, ensuring support for veterans

As veterans make the transition from military service to civilian life, the importance of making or updating a will can get overlooked. Drafting a will is not only a practical step in securing the future of your loved ones but […]

2025 “Elizabeth” Steel Soldier Stands Proud Across the UK With Thousands Raised for Army Charity

The fifth annual Steel Soldiers Remembrance campaign is bringing communities together nationwide, with a poignant new silhouette inspired by Queen Elizabeth II now taking pride of place in hundreds of gardens, schools, and public spaces across the country – raising […]

Have you heard of Reading Force?

Reading Force is the shared-reading charity for the whole Armed Forces family, including veterans! We welcome veteran families to take part, whether you’re making the transition to civilian life, have been a veteran for decades, you’re new to Reading Force, […]

Threat to PM pledge on AF Covenant

Rumours in the media of consideration being given by the Chancellor to cutting the pension tax-free Lump Sum Allowance (LSA) in the next budget, is causing alarm amongst Members of the Forces Pension Society and the wider military community. If […]

What’s driving the record number of  Pension enquiries at the Forces Pension Society?

At the Forces Pension Society, we have received a record number of pension enquiries since the start of the New Year. The key driver of this upsurge among our membership (and no doubt in the wider military community) is concern […]

SSAFA launches new campaign to ensure no one ever battles alone

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has launched a new campaign, Requesting Backup, to raise funds and boost support for veterans returning to civilian life. Requesting Backup is the first campaign of its kind at SSAFA, and focuses entirely on the […]

HRH The Princess Royal named Royal Patron of the Forces Employment Charity

The Forces Employment Charity is proud to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has graciously consented to become its Royal Patron. This new partnership reflects Her Royal Highness’s longstanding commitment to supporting veterans and their families and her […]

Whatever your rank, whatever you’re facing, we’ve got your back

If you’re reading Easy Resettlement, then there’s a better-than-average chance that you or a close family member are, or were, a member of the RAF. Read on, because maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but one day and for the […]

Now’s the time to give and be part of the heart of the RAF Family

Leave a gift in your Will to the RAF Benevolent Fund and you can be part of the heart of the RAF Family, helping to support those who served in their hour of need. Since 1919, the RAF Benevolent Fund […]

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