We have found the advice and guidance available to service personnel and service leavers somewhat fragmented. A lot of service personnel and leavers we have dealt with have experienced difficulty in accessing funding, accessing training opportunities, and finding employment opportunities. In addition to service personnel, are their families, who are often overlooked and may not have had the opportunities to develop skills required in the civilian workforce.
At LCP, we have tried to alleviate some of the time and effort these individuals have faced by signposting a list of organisations and their contact information below. This is in no way comprehensive and we will be constantly adding to these should we discover other pathways that can aid your transition. Feel free to read our blogs compiled by ex-service personnel who may have been in similar situations to yourself.
If you feel LCP could assist you please contact us on our contacts page, even if we can’t help you initially, we may be able to signpost you in the right direction.
Sorry, we do not currently have any vacancies at LC Partnership however, we are a member of joiNEd up which is an initiative set up by armed forces friendly employers within the North East of England. The purpose of joiNEd up is to create a space to post vacancies and to enable veterans and service leavers to contact employers directly if they are seeking employment opportunities.
Please click on either the Facebook or LinkedIn icons to see the latest joiNEd up vacancies. Vacancies are posted on a daily basis so please keep checking.
CTP Future Horizons has been developed in response to the recognition and commitment from The Ministry of Defence, to improve resettlement provision to Early Service Leavers (ESLs). The programme is open to ESLs across all the services, regardless of how long you have served or the reasons you have for leaving.
Darren Bickerstaffe
Tel: 07428 705 770
Programme Manager
Web: www.ctp.org.uk/futurehorizons
Email: DBickerstaffe@futurehorizons.uk.com
3rd line tier of resettlement is CTP if completed 4 years service (ESP) 6 years (FRP)
St Aidans Road, Catterick Garrison,
North Yorkshire. DL9 3AY
Tel: 01748 872922
Mil. Tel: 94731 2930
Web: www.ctp.org.uk
Email: rrccatterick@ctp.org.uk
RFEA provides Ex-Forces jobs and career advice and Access to job opportunities from employers who value ex military recruitment. In addition to this they provide advice and guidance for civilian spouses and partners of serving Armed Forces and ex-service personnel.
Tel: 0845 873 7165
Tel: 0121 236 0058
Web: www.rfea.org.uk
The Officers’ Association works with both serving and former officers and reservists from across the Armed Forces and their families.
For officers:
For officers and their dependants:
Tel: 020 7808 4160
Tel: (Benevolence) 0845 873 7153
Currently Serving
SSAFA understand that life in the Forces is unique, so occasionally you or your family might need a helping hand. They’re here to provide practical and emotional support to anyone who is currently serving in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army or the Royal Air Force (regulars and reserves) and their families when they need it most.
Veterans
SSAFA provides lifelong support for veterans and their families. So if you’ve ever served in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army or the Royal Air Force, they’re here for you and your family when you need help, for life. This applies for both Regulars and Reserves.
Families
For partners and families in the military community, such as Army spouses, SSAFA understand that sometimes service life can be tough. SSAFA is here to give you and your family an extra helping hand. Their specially trained volunteers are on bases and stations around the world. Find out more about how they can support you and your children.
T: 0800 731 4880
Web: www.ssafa.org.uk
The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans, and their families.
Civvy Street is the Royal British Legion’s employment service. They can assist serving and ex-Service personnel and their families prepare for employment to succeed in civilian life.
From job seeking support to obtaining qualifications and grants, Civvy Street is a resource for all in the Armed Forces community who are looking to kick-start or build their careers and gain financial independence.
SORTED! will focus on you if you are actively seeking employment and provide information, advice and guidance to make your employment journey easier and more effective.
Web: www.sorted.org.uk
Based in Scotland, Poppy Scotland have offices across the country with the head office based in Edinburgh. As well as providing Employment support grants to help you re-train or upskill; Poppyscotland offers employability initiatives to provide the support and tools needed to help veterans facing additional barriers such as poor mental health, or physical disabilities, to sustain and maintain employment.
The Benevolent funds exist to support people who have served. Each of the Tri-service have their own benevolent fund and can be found below:
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity
Building 29,
HMS EXCELLENT, Whale Island, PORTSMOUTH, Hampshire. PO2 8ER
Tel: 023 9254 8128
Email: theteam@rnrmc.org.uk Web: www.rnrmc.org.uk
RAF Benevolent Fund
RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London. W1B 1AR
Tel: 0800 169 2942 Web: www.rafbf.org
National Office
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Mountbarrow House, 6-20 Elizabeth Street, LONDON. SW1W 9RB
Tel: 020 7901 8900
Email: info@soldierscharity.org Web: www.soldierscharity.org
