Directory

A powerful network of dedicated organisations united by a shared mission: to support, empower and champion the health and wellbeing of the Armed Forces community.

Marston Holdings

Tel: 07816778252

Mail: claire@clairemerton.co.uk

careers.marstonholdings.co.uk/marston-academy

Marston Holdings is a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to ensuring that serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families face no disadvantage and are fully supported as they transition into civilian careers. Through the Marston Academy, we develop trusted professionals who play a vital public service role by supporting fair and lawful council tax and other debt recovery, representing our clients with integrity, making responsible decisions, and helping maintain community welfare.

Mentell

Mail: veterans@mentell.org.uk

www.mentell.org.uk

At Mentell, we recognise that veterans bring a wealth of valuable life experience and skills that can have a powerful impact on others – especially men who are currently struggling. Qualities like determination, discipline, resilience, selflessness and teamwork are needed now more than ever in communities across the UK.

Mission Motorsport

Tel: 03330 338 338

Mail: team@missionmotorsport.org

www.missionmotorsport.org

Mission Motorsport, The Forces’ Motorsport Charity, supports the recovery and rehabilitation of individuals impacted by military service. It promotes both physical and mental wellbeing by creating opportunities within motorsport and the automotive industry.

Momentum Personal Solutions

Mail: Deb.mills-burns@momentumpersonalsolutions.co.uk

www.momentumpersonalsolutions.co.uk

Momentum Personal Solutions supports the Armed Forces community through specialist coaching and creative spoken word programmes that empower serving personnel, veterans and their families to rebuild confidence, strengthen resilience and navigate life beyond military service. Combining lived experience with professional coaching, we provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore identity, process experiences, develop new skills and rediscover purpose. Our spoken word workshops use the power of storytelling and creative expression to improve wellbeing, amplify voices and foster connection, while our coaching helps individuals overcome barriers to employment, personal development and successful transition into civilian life.

Morecambe FC Community Foundation

Tel: 01524 412125

Mail: admin@morecambefccf.com

www.morecambefccf.com

After starting in 2021, our Veterans Project has become an integral part of our offering as an organisation. The award-winning project aims to create a social space for Armed Forces veterans. In 2022, we first signed the Armed Forces Covenant. In 2024, we received the ERS Silver Award, demonstrating our commitment to the Armed Forces and Veterans community. We are proud members of the Lancaster District Armed Forces Covenant Partnership. We support and run several projects across the local community that helps veterans connect with others in a similar situation, avoid feelings of loneliness and improve their overall health and wellbeing.

One Vision Uniformed Services CIC

Tel: 07359 037 386

Mail: hello@ovus.uk

www.ovus.uk

One Vision supports current and former military and emergency services personnel, including their families, across South Lakes and North Lancashire. With trauma-informed counselling and holistic therapies, they address PTSD, C-PTSD and vicarious trauma. Created by people with lived experience, One Vision offers a safe, understanding space to heal, reconnect, and reclaim wellbeing.

Only A Pavement Away

Tel: 0208 167 2509

Mail: enquires@onlyapavementaway.co.uk

www.onlyapavementaway.co.uk

Only A Pavement Away acts as a vital bridge between forward thinking employers in the hospitality industry and referral partners, to place people in long term, stable employment. We support those facing barriers to employment by: Offering financial support to overcome barriers to employment, including support with rent & other costs which may hinder stability. Providing learning & development programmes, creating capability for work. Offering financial support to overcome barriers to employment, including support with rent & other costs which may hinder stability.

Onward Lives

Tel: 0330 175 1111

Mail: steve.kincaid@onwardlives.org

www.onwardlives.org

At Onward Lives, we provide practical support that helps people build stability, independence and belonging. Through our programmes, we help prevent offending behaviour, reduce reoffending, tackle homelessness, support people into work, feed communities and prevent waste.

Pure Innovations

Tel: 0161 804 4400

Mail: hello@pureinnovations.co.uk

www.pureinnovations.co.uk

Pure Innovations supports people with disabilities or health needs to lead purposeful, connected lives. With over 30 years’ experience across Greater Manchester, they champion diversity, deliver life skills, and remove barriers to employment and inclusion. Through personalised support, Pure helps individuals build confidence, grow independence, and become active, valued members of their communities.

Reading Force

Tel: 07566 200 299

Mail: info@readingforce.org.uk

www.readingforce.org.uk

At Reading Force, we are passionate about using books to bring Forces children and families closer together. Our shared reading initiative encourages families to read, talk, and scrapbook about a book, improving communication and enriching relationships with books and each other – one page at a time.