The links you can see below are those organisations that are supporting veterans or have supported VIC since we formed in 2012.
THIS IS NOT LISTED IN ANY PARTICULAR ORDER OR PRIORITY SO PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO FIND THE COMPLETE LIST OF ORGANISATIONS FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
This is not a complete list and gets updated throughout the year.
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Forces Wellbeing Collective – a network of professionals, volunteers and cross sector organisations, joining forces to improve the wellbeing of the Armed Forces community in the North West.
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The Forcer Protocol is a tool used by the police to ensure key information is available to them when they are searching for service veterans who are lost or have gone missing when they return home. the Police can access much needed information from the Safe and Found Online platform. The Safe and Found Online is a free Digital Information Bank committed to Safeguarding Vulnerable People.
The Safe and Found Onlinesafeandfoundonline.co.uk/index.html is part of their Missing Persons strategies, UK Police Forces are encouraging carers of vulnerable people who are a risk of going missing to compile useful information about them. This data is recorded on a form provided by the Police and can save vital time in putting together a search and rescue plan in a missing persons event. They already use this on the Herbert Protocol which is a nationwide scheme adopted by all UK police forces with the aim of reducing the risk of harm to someone living with dementia who goes missing by enabling swift access to key information that can help the police find the person more quickly. Although it is only in Greater Manchester at the moment there is a lot of interest by other Police Forces across the Country. Since November they have found 42 veterans using the Forcer Protocol. |
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The Bridge for Heroes is Charity providing mental health and wellbeing support for the HM Armed Forces Community – serving, veterans and their families.
In providing a single point of contact at the Charity's Bridge Centre in King’s Lynn, we are able to offer holistic support to all who seek help, working with beneficiaries to resolve their issues and when necessary signposting them to the services that they require. |
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Wigan Armed Forces Community HQ is a not-for-profit organisation was established in 2018 to provide a safe space for the Armed Forces Community to belong, become socially included and access better life chances as we Unite our community, Inspire access to positive activities that impact health and wellbeing and support our community to Achieve better life chances.
We offer a host of activities and programmes, delivered on site and in the community by peers with lived experience that provides advice, guidance and support to veterans, their families and carers as a shining beacon of hope. |
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Liverpool Veterans HQ was developed by Breckfield & North Everton Neighbourhood Council (BNENC) to provide support to ex-servicemen and women and for those leaving the services and residing in the Liverpool area. Watch this film for more information.
Liverpool Veterans HQ can provide or access the following:
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Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss.
We provide rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to veterans regardless of how or when they lost their sight. We’re here to help blind veterans regain their independence and live the life they choose. |
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The Armed Forces Community Support in Warrington.
We are here to help support military personnel, early service leavers and veterans, including defendants and families who have problems with welfare issues, be they housing, accessing government support services, food and mental health. We assist in supporting those who want to further education and training and gain sustained employment. We are a stand alone CIO/Charity which is built upon our unique working partnerships with SSAFA, Citizens Advice Bureau, Combat Stress, The Royal British Legion, DMWS, NHS Trusts, Help 4 Heroes, Cheshire Police, CGL Pathways to recovery and our Local authorities. We have facilities for service providers as well as networking and partnership working opportunities |
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Proud to support our emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces
Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store. Blue Light Card also works with small and large companies across the UK to get involved in supporting the Blue Light community through offering our members discounts through Blue Light Card. Range of discountsWe're home of a range of official discounts from large national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more! |
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Support for the Armed Forces Community
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) are proud to say our hospitals are Veteran Aware.
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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.
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Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.
Op COURAGE can help you and your family with a range of support and treatment, including:
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College for Military Veterans and Emergency Services (CMVES)
CMVES respects the diversity, skills and knowledge brought to civilian life by ex-military and emergency services personnel. We work with the veteran community, emergency services and families to empower and motivate all in reaching their full potential in work, education, business and the transition to civilian life. |
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OP-REGEN
Our new programme, which is being piloted in Manchester, aims to recruit veterans and to help them to reintegrate into society by using the skills they acquired in the military – planning, logistics, coordination and communication – to work alongside local businesses, councils, schools and individuals to regenerate their communities. |
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Tom Harrison House provides a specialist addiction recovery programme for UK Armed Forces veterans and emergency services personnel.
Our bespoke 12-week residential programme is designed specifically for those who have served and who may struggle to engage with mainstream, civilian rehabilitation services. |
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Salute Her recognise that women veterans are a hidden, marginalised and frequently ignored and forgotten population. They prefer to use the term ‘Woman Veteran’ over ‘Female Veteran’, they are actively campaigning for gender specific mental health support services for women who were harassed and sexually abused during military service.
Salute Her aim to ensure that all ‘Women Veterans’ have a choice in both service design and delivery. Team Salute Her are the only UK ‘gender specific’ support service, to offer, tri-service, trauma informed, mental health therapy and interventions for survivors of in-service sexual abuse. They also provide, needs led wrap around holistic care to women service personnel and veterans in a single sex environment. They know from research in the USA that multiple traumas contribute to suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, or death by suicide in women veterans: |
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Turn To Starboard support serving and retired Armed Forces personnel, and their families, who have been affected by military operations. Their support does not distinguish between Reservists and Regulars.
To deliver their training, they charter yachts through local companies and use their own 91ft traditionally built Pilot Schooner, the Spirit of Falmouth, donated to us by The Prince’s Trust. |
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Belisama's Retreat
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Veterans HQ support for ex armed forces personnel, reservists & their families
Provide a unique holistic support service and engagement programme for ex armed forces personnel, reservists and their families across the Liverpool City Region and surrounding areas. |
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Armed Forces Community HQ provides an essential, multi-functional facility for the recreational, rehabilitation, training and support needs of serving and former service personnel and their families (the Armed Forces Community), bringing together social, pastoral and medical support services in a one-stop shop environment.
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Broughton House is a residential and nursing care home situated in Salford, Greater Manchester, and has been caring for the ex-service community since 1916. If at any time in you’re life you’ve been apart of the military environment, Broughton House could be the place for you. Offering fantastic care and facilities in a warm homely environment.
They have a wide range of services and facilities to help meet their residents needs and give them a new lease of life. These include:
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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.
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Burnley FC in the Community support the local armed forces veteran community within Burnley and East Lancashire through sessions and opportunities to improve their overall wellbeing.
Veterans have the chance to engage with other members of the armed forces community, engage with BFCitC and find out more about opportunities and activities happening in Burnley and East Lancashire. Veterans can also engage in many of our organised activities, events and trips. BFCitC have engaged with over 150 local military veterans to improve all forms of health for those within the armed forces community. This has been in the form of trips to other breakfast clubs and museums, health workshops, organised lunches, outdoor activity days and much more! |
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Forces Link looks at how they can increase opportunity and support for their local ex-service community and their families. They are doing this by working with local and national organisations such as University of Cumbria and Royal British Legion to find out what support they offer, then meeting the ex-service community through things like breakfast clubs and regimental association meetings to tell them about the opportunities available. In doing this they can identify any gaps and work with the organisations and the ex-service community to help fill them and provide the best support possible.
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MySpace Housing Solutions provide quality accommodation and support to vulnerable adults who require our specialist services and these include Veterans who now occupy around 55 units of self-contained accommodation across our portfolio. We operate a regional structure and our highly trained staff provide one to one care and support for the vulnerable adults we serve. All our self-contained apartments in our veteran schemes will benefit from TouchbaseTM, an innovative digital support system [More]
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Veterans Advocacy. Often, when military personnel are discharged from the armed forces, they can find it hard to access the services and support they need to begin and maintain a new life in the community. They may face a complex mixture of health, housing, financial, family or social problems and may need specialist support from an Advocacy service which understands the distinct needs of veterans and military personnel.
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On Course Foundation is the UK's only golf specific military charity, that uses the game of golf as a vehicle for successful recovery.
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The First Light Trust is a National Organisation supporting veterans get back on their feet and settle back in their community. They have working out of the Cafe in Lancaster.
They have a number of café hubs help raise funds. They also provide a place veterans can walk in and find support in their own community. They’re popular with the public and also those familiar with the culture of the armed forces and emergency services. |
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The Lancashire Armed Forces Covenant Hub is based at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and was opened in July 2018 after Lancashire County Council secured a grant of £152k from the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a partnership between Lancashire County Council, Army Headquarters North West, the NHS and UCLan and for practical reasons it works alongside The College of Military Veterans and Emergency Services (CMVES), which is also based at the university.
The Hub aims to improve the delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant by working with local authorities across Lancashire, ensuring the covenant is both understood and honoured. The Hub will take on a coordination role working closely with local authority armed forces champions and lead officers as well as key stakeholders from the public and charity sectors. |
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Walking With The Wounded was established in 2010, Walking With The Wounded supports a pathway for vulnerable veterans to re-integrate back into society and sustain their independence. At the heart of this journey is employment.
We recognise the inherent skills of our armed service personnel and want to complement these qualities, as well as provide support to transfer their skills into the civilian workplace. We offer assistance through our programmes to those vulnerable veterans who have been physically, mentally or socially disadvantaged by their service and assist them in sustaining their independence through new sustainable careers outside of the military. This includes providing support to homeless veterans and veterans in the Criminal Justice System, areas which are too often ignored. The outcome? Sustainable employment, and independence for them and their families. |
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As part of LSCFT commitment to ex members of the Armed Forces (Military Veterans) and their families are a key partner in the new Lancashire Armed Forces HUB.
Lancashire Armed Forces Hub which is a partnership between UCLan, Lancashire County Council and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. The Hub will improve the delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant across 15 councils by working with key stakeholders from service charities, peer support groups and other organisations in Lancashire who serve the armed forces community. |
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Rehab Recovery is an organisation that provides addiction treatment and healthcare advice for a wide range of different addiction and dependency problems. We offer high quality advice and referral service that matches our clients to the right variety of treatment which will solve their problems and let them get on with their normal lives free of the burden of addiction.
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Association of ex-Service Drop-In Centres (ASDIC) helps Drop-Ins work together and support each other, so that they can improve what they offer and become more accessible to Service Users. A secondary objective is to make it easier for state, charity and third sector organisations to support Drop-Ins, thereby helping them to work together more effectively and make the most of their resources. Key benefits of ASDIC include joining the a Directory of Drop-Ins and Delivery Partners, recognition as an accredited ASDIC member, access to the Veterans & Families Directory of Services (VFDS), guidance and advice, and an invitation to the annual Conference.
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Pathfinder is dedicated to providing information and opportunities for Service Personnel and Veterans.
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Forces Compare is an independent search engine that specializes in comparing quotes for insurance to meet your requirement from a select group of highly reputable insurance specialists. of highly reputable insurance specialists.
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Veterans' Gateway is a huge network of organisations supporting the Armed Forces community, by finding the right one for your needs.
It is designed to make it quick and easy by being your first point of contact for whatever support you need, whether you are based in the UK or abroad. Many of the team are veterans themselves so they understand the issues that people face after leaving the Armed Forces. They work with people on a one-to-one basis, connecting them with the right support as soon as possible. Who is part of Veterans’ Gateway?Veterans’ Gateway is made up of a consortium of organisations and Armed Forces charities, including The Royal British Legion, SSAFA – the Armed Forces charity, Poppyscotland, Combat Stress and Connect Assist. They connect with additional key referral partners and information organisations – both within and outside the Armed Forces sector – means we can get you to the right organisation who can help. Funded by The Armed Forces Covenant, this is the first time a group of this kind has come together formally to deliver a service to help the Armed Forces community. |
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Combat PTSD Angels are a community of carers committed to supporting and educating carers and family members of UK veterans with Combat related PTSD. They offer a friendly, confidential advice and support to those caring for UK veterans suffering from combat related PTSD. They have a growing community of carers that give each other support that can only be given by someone who has been through the same situation. They help each other get through the day to day struggles of caring for a veteran with combat related PTSD.
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Salford Armed Forces Veterans Network recognises the contribution made by former service personnel, they wish to foster an environment of wellbeing and shared experiences and therefore offer a 'safe haven' to veterans and their families. They offer emotional and practical support, information, and an on-going camaraderie for those, and by those, who share experiences of both war and peace.
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Dig In North West is a team made up of people from the military community - both serving and veteran, and our families. We are here to support each other through challenging times and celebrate good times. We are based in a walled garden within a local park although there is no public access to our site. However, this is about much more than gardening.
The idea is simple People get together and do something practical that benefits both themselves and serves others - and maybe also helps a team-mate through a tough time. You can come here to garden; growing plants in the greenhouse for us to sell, or food in the garden to share with the group. You can learn a new practical skill such as carpentry, photography or stonemasonry. You can go fishing or out on various trips. |
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The Armed Forces Group Preston can provide practical advice and guidance for current service personnel & veterans of all ages, backgrounds and military services. The AFGP can signpost to a wide variety of organisations, including:
We are also here for current service personnel, veterans and their dependants if they need a shoulder to lean on or a listening ear. The Armed Forces Group Preston welcome volunteers and can provide many different opportunities to gain new skills, knowledge and confidence. |
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Tameside Armed Services Community TASC has been created to serve the sixteen thousand veterans currently residing in the Tameside borough.
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Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Clubs are not a business or charity; they do not exist to raise funds for any national charity, organisation or business; Breakfast Clubs exist simply to facilitate veterans, and also quite often currently service personnel, meeting face to face in a relaxed, safe, social environment; that is our primary aim and function above all others, to allow veterans to ‘return to the tribe’.
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In the US Veterans make up the single largest group of people affected by asbestos illnesses, comprising almost 1/3 of all diagnoses each year. In fact, approximately 6,000 veterans afflicted with this asbestos-caused cancer died between 1999 and 2005 alone, many of whom never filed for their earned VA benefits.
Mesotheliomaguide is an advocacy organization, we don’t charge patients for our assistance, so all of our printed materials, patient advocacy resources & assistance are 100% free of charge to patients and their family members. |
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Future for Heroes offers free support to veterans (and serving personnel approaching discharge) who may find the transition to civilian life difficult, daunting or distressing. Spouses and partners, where appropriate, may also attend. Our free, residential, personal change programme runs over 4 days and is a mix of classroom-based discussions and gentle outdoors, experience-based activities. We focus our delegates to recognise individual potential through building self-esteem, confidence and resilience in the face of major life changes. (We do not offer clinical intervention).
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If you have suffered injury or illness while serving or as a result of your service with or alongside the Armed Forces, Help for Heroes can offer support through; Recovery Centres, Mental health and Wellbeing support services, Financial support, Employment and Personal development services, Sports recovery and hobbies, Band of Brothers, and Band of Sisters.
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Defence Medical Welfare Service, supporting the Armed Services 24 hours a day. The only charity to deploy to areas of conflict to support the troops on the frontline, and the first welfare service that military personnel will see when they are wounded, injured or sick
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Veterans UK is part of Defence Business Services (DBS) within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and administers the Armed Forces Pension Schemes serving around 900,000 members of the Armed Forces community. It also administers compensation payments for those injured or bereaved through service and provides a package of welfare support for veterans via a national Veterans Welfare Service and veterans helpline facility.
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The Royal British Legion provides practical, emotional and financial support to all members of the British Armed Forces past and present, and their families.
They actively campaign to improve their lives and safeguard the Military Covenant between the nation and its Armed Forces. The RBL also organise the Poppy Appeal, run one of the UK's largest membership organisations and are recognised as the nation's custodian of Remembrance. Their mission is to provide welfare, comradeship, representation and Remembrance for the Armed Forces Community. The RBL has recently opened a number of Pop Up Centres in Manchester and Liverpool to cover the North West with some additional outreach venues. |
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Royal British Legion Industries (Poppy Factory) provides support, care and employment for those disadvantaged by disability, a health condition or social welfare needs. This includes providing work in our factories as part of our Social Enterprise, helping the unemployed back into work through the Government's Work Programme and Access To Work schemes, and supporting the elderly through our award winning nursing home, Gavin Astor House.
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SSAFA is a charity that does whatever it takes to get things done. We provide practical support and assistance to servicemen and women, veterans, and their families, every day of the year.
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Cobseo, as the Confederation of Service Charities, provides a single point of contact for interaction with Government, including local government and the Devolved Administrations; with the Royal Household; with the Private Sector; and, of course, with other members of the Armed Forces Community. This allows Cobseo members to interact with all interested parties and especially to cooperate and collaborate with others in order to provide the best possible level of support to our beneficiaries.
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The Army Benevolent Fund The Soldiers’ Charity are for soldiers, for life, that provides financial assistance to all soldiers and their families when in need. The scope of their work is huge. Half of their money is given direct to individuals to help in areas such as debt relief, mobility assistance, education bursaries, carehome fees and respite breaks. The other half is given as grants to other charities.
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The RAF Benevolent Fund supports the RAF family that are either serving or former members of the RAF as well as their partners and dependent children.
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The Royal Navy Benevolent Trust provides support to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their families. Every year, they provide financial assistance to thousands of members of The RNBT family during times of need.
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Combat Stress is the leading Veterans' mental health charity in the UK providing treatment for ex-Service personnel suffering with mental ill-health including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. It doesn't matter how young or old you are, where you Served, or whether you saw combat.
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Military Veterans' Service. We are an NHS psychological therapy service working with British ex-service personnel, across the North West.
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Rochdale Borough Council has signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant and has a website dedicated to the Armed Forces Community. They offer a number of schemes and information to ex-service personnel and their families living in the boroughs of Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale.
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Rossendale Borough Council has signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant and is supporting the Armed Forces Community living in Rossendale.
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Pendle Council has signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant and is supporting the Armed Forces Community living in their Borough. They are a member of the Pendle Armed Forces Forces Covenant Group (PAFCG) that provides a range of services through an outreach provision with a number of Ex-Service charities.
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Burnley Council has signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant and is supporting the Armed Forces Community living in Burnley.
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Lancashire County Council is the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Lancashire, England.
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Bury Council has signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant and is supporting the Armed Forces Community living in Bury
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Community covenants complement, at a local level, the armed forces covenant, which outlines the moral obligation between the nation, the government and the armed forces. The aim of the community covenant is to encourage local communities to support the armed forces community in their area and promote understanding and awareness among the public of issues affecting the armed forces community.
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The Defence Discount Service is a valuable and tangible part of the nation's recognition and appreciation of the Armed Forces Community. It is seen as an important element in developing the Armed Forces Covenant across the UK. The Defence Discount Service gives members of the Armed Forces Community discounts both online and on the high street. The Membership Card is a physical card that members of the Armed Forces Community can take into stores, restaurants and venues in order to obtain a discount.
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