Armed Forces Community HQ CIC

15/06/2026

‼️ Next Wednesday 24th June as part of AF week the legend that is Andy Reid MBE - Standing Tall Foundation will be attending our special evening NAAFI at The Brick Stadium in partnership with Wigan Athletic Community Trust. Be sure to register before Friday 19th June! If your names not down…. Your not coming in 😉

Connect with your local armed forces community - sign up before Wednesday, 17th June!

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming NAAFI evening on Wednesday 24th June, from 6 pm – 8 pm at Whelan’s Bar!

This is a great opportunity to connect with others from the Armed Forces Community, share experiences, and enjoy a friendly evening together.

Food will be provided, including pie, peas and gravy. If you would like to attend, please complete our expression of interest form 👇
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🔵⚪️ | Forces Community HQ CIC | Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

15/06/2026

📣 Calling all adult cadet volunteers can you help Wigan Borough Community First shape services for young people? The voice of the Armed Forces Community is vital, have your say 💬

Remember the Children and Young Peoples Network? It's back! The new 'Children and Young People's Circle' is a second take, and you're more than welcome to come!

This circle is all about what's important to us in the world of supporting young people. Eventually, this circle will develop into a greater thing - and attending will open you up to funding in the future to facilitate this event.

Find out more and attend here:
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wiganboroughcommunityfirst/2262298

15/06/2026

Are you an organisation based in Lancashire working with the Armed Forces Community? Why not join the Forces Wellbeing Collective peer supervision session for volunteers and professionals, led by clinical Lead Carl Schears. Together were working better, together were stronger 💚

Supporting veterans, serving personnel and their families is rewarding work, but it asks a lot of the people doing it. Everyone in that role deserves a space to step back, reflect and recharge.

That's exactly what our Lancashire Workforce Supervision Group is for.

📅 Friday 3 July 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 The Corner Flag, Blackpool FC Hotel, Bloomfield Road, FY1 6JJ

Chaired by our Clinical Supervisor, it's a safe, reflective space for professionals and volunteers from across sectors to:

✔️ Share experiences and best practice in supporting the Armed Forces community
✔️ Build connections and strengthen collaboration across sectors
✔️ Explore common challenges and find practical solutions
✔️ Look after your own wellbeing and resilience while you support others

Whether you're part of a charity, a public service or a community organisation, it's a chance to learn from others, reflect on your practice and help improve support for the Armed Forces community across Lancashire.

The group meets the first Friday of every month. It's completely free, and as breakfast is provided, registration is required.

👉 Register your place via the link in the comments.

13/06/2026

🎖️ Veterans – Join the Armed Forces Day Parade in Wigan! 🎖️

Veterans are warmly invited to take part in the Wigan Borough Armed Forces Day Parade on Saturday 27 June 2026 in Wigan Town Centre.

📍 Muster Point: Mesnes Park
🕥 Arrive from: 10:15am
🚶 Parade departs: 10:40am
🏁 Parade finishes: Believe Square at approximately 11:05am

The parade route will travel through Wigan Town Centre, providing an opportunity to proudly show support for our Armed Forces community.Please ensure you:

✔️ Arrive in good time and are ready to move off by 10:35am
✔️ Dress appropriately for the weather
✔️ Follow instructions from parade officials at all times
✔️ Bring any personal medication you may require

A medical team will be present at the rear of the parade, and refreshments will be available to purchase in the town centre.
Come along, represent the veteran community, and help us celebrate Armed Forces Day in Wigan.

Wigan Council Wigan Veterans Association Private Members Royal British Legion - Leigh Branch - Lancs Royal British Legion Wigan Branch

12/06/2026

Muster by 10.15 at Me**es Park. Parade leaves at 10.30 🫡

11/06/2026

Tattoo Cymru returns this September with a brand new show. A salute to the Sea Soldier.

Tickets now on sale 👇

09/06/2026

🚨 We're Recruiting: Volunteer Expert Advisors 🚨

Do you have senior-level expertise and a passion for creating meaningful change? We're seeking Volunteer Expert Advisors to join our Governance Committee and help shape the future of support for veterans, serving personnel, and military families across Greater Manchester and the North West.

We're particularly interested in expertise across:

🔹 Strategic Leadership & Transformation
🔹 Finance, Audit & Risk
🔹 Governance & Legal
🔹 HR & Workforce Development
🔹 Marketing & Communications
🔹 Data, Research & Impact
🔹 Mental Health & Clinical Practice
🔹 Armed Forces Community & Lived Experience

Why Join Us?

✅ Influence regional and national systems change
✅ Help shape the future of veteran support
✅ Share your expertise with a mission-driven organisation
✅ Expand your professional network
✅ Support real outcomes for the Armed Forces Community

This flexible voluntary role requires approximately 2–6 hours per month, including quarterly Governance Committee meetings.
Your expertise. Our mission. Better outcomes for the Armed Forces Community.

📩 To express interest, send a CV or brief expression of interest outlining your experience and motivation for supporting AFCHQ.
to [email protected] by 1st August 26

09/06/2026

🇬🇧 Armed Forces Day 2026 – Bolton
Join Bolton Council for the Raising of the Armed Forces Day Flag on Monday 22 June 2026, starting at 10:55am in Victoria Square.
Veterans, serving personnel and standard bearers are invited to a short service at the War Memorial, followed by a free lunch and live entertainment in the Festival Hall, Bolton Town Hall.

🍽️ Lunch choices: Meat & Potato Pasty or Cheese & Onion Pasty
📅 RSVP by Monday 15 June
📞 01204 331090
📧 [email protected]
💻 Complete the online booking form (RSVP link)

Please share with veterans and Armed Forces personnel, wherever they live.

🎖️ Armed Forces Day Event
📍 Victoria Square
📅 Saturday 27 June 2026 | ⏰ 10am–3:30pm

Enjoy military vehicles and equipment, live music, stalls, competitions, paintballing, archery and free family activities. Formal service at 10:40am.

08/06/2026

🇬🇧 Armed Forces Training Opportunity via Wigan Athletic Community Trust and Salamanca Training - ‼️3 places remaining!

We're proud to support a new employability programme designed to help Armed Forces personnel gain nationally recognised qualifications and improve their employment prospects in the security, safety, and public-facing sectors.

✅ Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
✅ Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health
✅ Level 2 Door Supervisor
✅ Level 2 Behavioural Detection of Individuals and Events

This programme is aimed at:
• Early Service Leavers who cannot access ELCAS funding
• Veterans who have faced challenges securing employment after transitioning to civilian life.

📍 Wigan - Molynuex House
📅 Wednesday 10th June - 9 days over a 2-week period
👥 Limited to 12 places

Interested? Complete the Expression of Interest form below:
🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/s6gejsJgDA

For further information:
📞 01942 318090
📧 [email protected]

08/06/2026

🇬🇧 Trooping the Colour 2026 at Molyneux House 🇬🇧
Join us on Saturday 13th June, 10:00am – 1:30pm, as we celebrate the Official Birthday of King Charles III with live BBC coverage of Trooping the Colour 2026 on the big screen.
Enjoy:

👑 The King's Birthday Parade from Horse Guards Parade
🎺 Spectacular military bands and ceremonial displays
🏰 The Royal Family's appearance at Buckingham Palace
✈️ The famous RAF Red Arrows Flypast at 1:00pm
☕ Café service available throughout the event

Everyone is welcome – come along, relax, and enjoy this great British tradition with friends and our Armed Forces community.

📍 Molyneux House
📅 Saturday 13th June 2026
🕙 10:00am – 1:30pm