LGBT+ rights in the Armed Forces
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Help for Heroes looks back at the ban on homosexuality in the Armed Forces
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Keep up to date with the latest news and updates from Help for Heroes, including the vital work we’re doing to support the Armed Forces community. From our campaigning and public affairs, to inspiring fundraising stories and insights into our recovery services, this is your go-to hub.
A package holiday with Dunkirk spirit
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This summer, more than 200 charity fundraisers will go back in time, without the aid of a DeLorean or a Tardis. Instead, they will cycle around 310 miles of Northern France, from Étretat to Dunkirk, following in the footsteps of the BEF ...
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BRYN PARRY CBE 1956 – 2023
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Everyone at Help for Heroes is deeply saddened by the death of our co-founder Bryn Parry CBE following a short illness with pancreatic cancer.
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Hockey for Heroes looks to raise £100k
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Hockey for Heroes’ upcoming tour, ‘Operation Last Post’, will see sportsmen and women playing 54 games of hockey and undergoing 457 kilometres of endurance challenges in nine days, between 26 May and 3 June 3, as they look to raise £100,000 ...
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HOME SECRETARY PROMISES ‘JUSTICE’ FOR VETERANS
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Home Secretary Suella Braverman joined a Help for Heroes’ coffee morning in her Fareham constituency, for a “constructive and cordial” discussion with veterans who told her of some of the issues they face ...
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Help for Heroes and Fighting With Pride meet MP on LGBT rights
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Help for Heroes joined forces with Fighting With Pride, the leading organisation for LGBT veterans, to meet Crispin Blunt MP this week.
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six-a-side launches in Hereford
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A free weekly six-a-side football project, for veterans of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services, has launched in Hereford to encourage regular physical activity and positive mental wellbeing ...
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Let the games begin
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Help for Heroes hosted its first community sport series event, to encourage veterans from across the country to enjoy physical activity in good company.
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HELP FOR HEROES JOINS FORCES WITH KOOTH
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Help for Heroes has joined forces with Kooth to provide digital mental health and wellbeing support for the children and young adults of the Armed Forces community.
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