Forward Assist CEO Shortlisted for a Soldiering On Lifetime Achievement Award

Now in their 14th year, the Soldiering On Awards celebrate excellence within the Armed Forces community across twelve distinct categories, ranging from Family Values to Business Start-Up and Animal Partnership. These awards aim to highlight ordinary individuals accomplishing extraordinary feats. Leading the selection process, Co-Chairs of Judges Lt Gen (Ret’d) Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE and Debra Allcock-Tyler, CEO of the Directory of Social Change, guided a distinguished panel of independent judges. They meticulously selected 36 finalists from an exceptional pool of nominees, with three finalists chosen for each category. A private reception at the House of Lords in July, hosted by Awards Patron the Rt Hon Earl Howe GBE PC, will honour the finalists. The winners will be announced at a spectacular black-tie event at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Wednesday, 16th October 2024, hosted by special guest presenter Jeremy Vine. Tony Wright CEO said… “ Its an honour to find myself in such esteemed company and a great tribute to everyone, past and present that has helped me build a needs led and person centred service for thousands of military veterans and their families.” Thank you.

Chi Onwurah MP Mentions Forward Assist In Parliament on Armistice Day 2020

We were delighted that Chi Onwurah MP took the time to mention Forward Assist on 11th November 2020. Forward Assist’s virtual support service came into being in March during the first national lockdown. Since that time, the uptake of veterans accessing ‘one to one’ confidential advice and support has quadrupled with veterans accessing support from as far afield as Holland, France and Germany. Forward Assist are seeking funding to expand this much needed service. See video link: https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1326545172897824768/video/1

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Forward Assist & Salute Her Move To Virtual Support Services During The C-19 Pandemic

On 14th Match 2020 we decided to close down all our face to face community based projects in order to protect veterans and staff members. This included all centre based activities including Salute Café and all bookings for the Salute Coffee Truck. Individual virtual support will be delivered on a weekly basis and appointments can be made with our qualified mental health therapist by emailing admin@forward-assist.com

Stay safe

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