Facta Non Verba

Actions Not Words

Forces for Good 


 Forces for Good programmes offer support and guidance to ex-servicemen and women who are experiencing difficulties in adjusting to a new life as a civilian. They are particularly relevant for ex-servicemen and women who are experiencing homelessness, housing problems, unemployment , substance misuse problems, relationship difficulties, mental health problems including PTSD ( post-traumatic stress disorder). 

In our experience, Veterans are notoriously bad at asking for help and may view survival ‘on the streets’ or when experiencing acute adversity as a continuation of the field exercises or combat missions that they took part in whilst on active service. Many demonstrate a highly developed sense of pride and a stubborn determination not to become viewed as a burden on society. It’s therefore not surprising that civilian orientated support services find it difficult to engage and sustain meaningful interventions with ex-forces personnel.


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We do what we do well because we care and with thanks to our supporters


SES (Sustainable Enterprise Strategies)
 
ESF Community Grants
 
The Rothley Trust
 
EBC (Education Business Connections)
 
Awards for All (Big Lottery)
 
The Hospital of God at Greatham
 
The Sir James Knott Trust
 
RW Mann Trust


GVOC NHS South of Tyne and Wear
 
CVS Sunderland (NHS South of Tyne and Wear)
 
Northumbria Police Authority (Northumbria Participatory Budget)
 
Home Group
 
Northern Rock Foundation
 
SAGE UK
 
User Voice
 
David Gray Solicitors
 
Northumberrland County Council
 
Hiwecanhelp.co.uk
 
UTS Ltd
 
Northumberland FA
 
Sports Universities North East England (SUNEE)

The Hadrian trust

We thank you!

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There are three main components to a 

Forces for Good programme


1.  Group Work. Forces for Good provides a much needed forum that facilitates the opportunity to meet and associate with other veterans on a daily or weekly basis. The group assists individuals to navigate and access the multitude of organisations and services available to them in the civilian community. It also offers a safe environment and a chance to meet and be with others who understand the multiple and complex issues facing individuals that have served in today’s Modern day Armed forces. The long term aim will be that the members will run and facilitate groups themselves and provide mutual support and mentoring to those less well settled Veterans who have not yet reached a level of stability.


2.  Wrap Around Support. We will offer each individual a 'wrap around' support plan, which addresses housing, health (physical & mental), benefits, support networks, training and employment. Our approach is, where necessary, to refer and chaperone each individual to ensure that their housing needs are met, they are registered with Job Centre Plus for benefits, they are registered with a GP, and, if appropriate, they are referred and accompanied  to Drug/Alcohol services. We will help them to access training and engage them in jobsearch activities, building up their confidence and helping them to help themselves.


3.  Creating training, volunteering and employment opportunities. Participants are offered a range of opportunities to learn and make a positive contribution. Many of the people we work with go on to volunteer and retrain. We can offer them new roles including mentoring and group work, linked to training pathways that can lead to paid employment. 

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