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We are delighted to offer a programme for military veterans in the local Hyndburn area. Thanks to funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and their Force for Change funding we are able to offer a monthly Saturday breakfast club and weekly social/football event, free of charge for all military veterans in our area.

As the official charitable partner of AFC Fylde, here at the Foundation we inspire and empower people in our communities to take part in our inclusive and diverse range of programmes.

One of the biggest key issues with all ex-servicemen and women of whatever background is, as they will all tell you, that they miss the banter, the craic and the camaraderie. It’s also been shown that a member of the ex-services community with depression or a feeling of loneliness, no friends, or simply missing forces type humour and banter, can benefit enormously from camaraderie and companionship and in some cases PTSD sufferers can do so as well. One of the things we as a team in AFSG are very proud of is our success in this simple but very important service, the office is open every Wednesday and Thursday morning, and the first Saturday of each month for a chat, tea, biscuits, assistance if needed, lamp swinging as required and the generation of laughter whenever possible. Our membership is now heading for around 50 and growing each month.

Bay Veterans Association, located in the North West, are a community-led organisation supporting veterans and their families who face many hardships. We are a team of veterans and volunteers dedicated to supporting those who have served and their families by addressing their most toughest challenges. We aim to provide resources, connections and events to create a sense of belonging within an inclusive and compassionate community. Our approach is driven by those who understand the veteran journey and the hardships faced by their families

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust deliver sessions on a weekly basis to support local Armed Forces Veterans living across Blackburn with Darwen. The award-winning official charity of Blackburn Rovers encourages current and former veterans to join our friendly and inclusive group. Historically, the town and wider East Lancashire region has had a connection to the Armed Forces, with Blackburn Rovers proud support the project for our heroes who served their country so bravely during conflicts around the world.

Supported through funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund and Veterans’ Foundation, Blackpool FC Community Trust are proud to host a range of armed forces programmes within the Community. This includes serving personnel, families, veterans and families of veterans.