Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): 9 National Crime Agency job vacancies, multiple locations - Closing Date 5 July

 

The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme (9 vacancies in total):

 

GFIE-490  - Business Management Officer, Investigations, Operational Delivery - National Crime Agency - Tolworth, Gatwick, Slough, Heathrow, Gillingham, Stevenage, Exeter, Nottingham, Sunderland

Defence Update: Blow the whistle - Domestic abuse support for Armed Forces families

 

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June, people are urged to: Stop, Notice, and Act against domestic abuse. Don’t look away.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup – which will take place from 11 June to 19 July – is a time for celebration, community and a shared love for the game. But for some people, this period is marked by increased domestic abuse.

Research shows that domestic abuse incidents rise by 38% when England loses, and by 26% when they win or draw.

GamCare: World Cup & Gambling Support

 

GamCare has published new data (link) this week showing that the proportion of people contacting the National Gambling Helpline with online gambling concerns has reached its highest level in five years. They also saw an 11% rise in contacts following the last men's World Cup.

 

This recent data from GamCare highlights a growing need for increased awareness and early support, especially during sporting tournaments. 

 

If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, free and confidential support is available 24/7 through the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, via online chat or WhatsApp at www.gamcare.org.uk .

Project SALICE: Supporting the people and families behind the NATO mission

 

Project SALICE: Supporting the people and families behind the NATO mission

Project SALICE addresses practical obstacles faced by UK personnel and their families serving in NATO Command and Force structures – underpinning the Government’s 'NATO First' approach.

When a soldier, sailor or aviator is posted overseas for NATO, their family often goes with them. Their partner may have to give up their job, and their children may need new schools. Life must be rebuilt in a new country.

‘NATO First’ is not just a commitment made in policy documents, but the guiding principle for all our military plans and activities – and Project SALICE is here to address the challenges that can arise with an international move and to support families serving with NATO overseas.

 Expanding on issues and recommendations covered in recent reviews of overseas Service life, the Project SALICE initiative is part of a broader commitment to make military life work, for those who serve – and for the families who serve alongside them. It builds on the Armed Forces Offer, which includes competitive pay, healthcare, accommodation support and funded childcare.

Love, laughter and larger-than-life personalities — don’t miss a moment on BFBS TV — 13-19/06/2026 - Week 24

 

Your weekly guide to the must-see TV across all the channels provided by BFBS.  Full listings can be found on our website Movies This Week From family adventures and romantic mishaps to inspiring drama and high-speed action,  the Summer of Love: Spend Extra-Time, Together season continues with a line-up packed  with fun, heart and unforgettable journeys. Lady and the Tramp (2019) brings a beloved love story to life, as two dogs from very  different worlds embark on an unexpected adventure. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days serves up romance, rivalry and plenty of laughs as  two people put their relationships to the test. For family fun, Night at the Museum unleashes chaos when exhibits come to life after dark,  and Paddington in Peru follows everyone's favourite bear on a heartwarming adventure  to South America. Outside the Summer of Love season, Little Fish tells a moving story of love and resilience  in a world affected by a mysterious illness. Gran Turismo proves that dreams can become reality as a gamer gets the chance to  compete on the racetrack for real. In short: romance, adventure, family fun and inspiring stories come together in a week  of feel-good entertainment and unforgettable journeys. Must-Watch TV Heading Your Way The Dyers' Caravan Park Starts Thursday on BFBS Extra   Danny and Dani Dyer are on a mission to bring back the Great British holiday and  breathe new life into the caravan industry. Little Disasters Starts Sunday on Channel 5 A stay-at-home mother takes her daughter to A&E with an unexplained head injury,  triggering questions that threaten her seemingly ordinary life. Queen James Thursday on BBC Two Exploring the life of King James VI, where power, scandal and a sensational  murder trial exposed the intrigues of his court. Outrageous Starts Sunday on BBC One   As six siblings enjoy a soiree, one is left wondering if her  boyfriend will ever propose. Only Fans: Inside The Machine Monday on BBC One Behind the billion-pound success of the content sharing site OnlyFans,  lies a hidden ecosystem of exploitation and coercion.  Scamanda Starts Tuesday on BBC Two A mother and blogger elicited a wave of sympathy from around the world  following a cancer diagnosis, then a reporter started digging into the story... What's On-Demand Catch these before they go! The Traitors Get them before they get you. 22 people, one castle, £120k - Claudia Winkleman  hosts the ultimate reality game of trust and treachery. Let the mind games begin. The Traitors Uncloaked Catch up from the castle. The latest banished and murdered have their say  with Ed Gamble. How will they react to the betrayals, revelations,  mind games and manipulations? Visit our website for details of fixtures coming up on BFBS TV England v Croatia -  2026 World Cup. Wednesday - ITV 1 See The World Cup 2026 | BFBS for full listings. Haiti v Scotland - 2026 World Cup Sunday - BBC One See The World Cup 2026 | BFBS for full listings.. Tommy Fury v Eddie Hall - Live DAZN Fight Night Saturday on BFBS TV US Open Starts Thursday on Sky Sports BFBS TV is a bespoke service which offers you the best of UK TV, and more,  all in one place. From the latest movie premieres to premium live sport, major dramas to your favourite  soaps and more, we have all the entertainment you will need. Wherever you are around the world, we'll do our best to get you a great selection  of entertainment, accessible in a way that suits you.

Ay Nik Cultural Day 2.0

Enjoy a variety of cultural displays, entertainment, and delicious food from different traditions and backgrounds. Entry and food are completely free, giving everyone the opportunity to come together and experience the rich diversity within our community.

While attendance is free, we kindly invite guests to make a small voluntary donation, with all proceeds going to SSAFA .

We look forward to welcoming you for an enjoyable event of culture, food, and community spirit.

Check TeamUp or contact the HIVE for more details

Dhekelia Theatre Club Presents - The Wizard of OZ

Click the link to get your tickets today.

https://www.ticketsource.com/dhekelia-youth-theatre

Stop Loan Sharks: Spring Newsletter and Lived Experience Report published

Stop Loan Sharks have published their latest newsletter. To read this issue in full please go to this link: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/resources-newsletters/

Additionally they have recently launched a report following their lived experience research. This can be read online at: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/a-community-of-silence-the-lived-experience-of-people-borrowing-from-loan-sharks-in-england/

Motorfinity - June Newsletter

Save Thousands on Your Next New Car with Motorfinity

Motorfinity offers exclusive discounts on brand-new cars for NHS workers, emergency services personnel, social care workers, education staff, and armed forces personnel.

With average savings of around £7,400, eligible staff can access significant savings across a wide range of manufacturers, with no impact on salary or benefits. Plus, access family discounts with participating manufacturers.

Contact our friendly team today to find out how much you could save.

https://www.motorfinity.uk/?source=outreach&utm_source=outreach&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=june

Are Electric Cars the Future?

As electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity, more drivers are considering making the switch. Our latest article explores the future of EVs, their benefits, and what motorists should know before choosing an electric car.

Read more: https://www.motorfinity.uk/blog/are-electric-cars-the-future/?source=outreach&utm_source=outreach&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=june

Motorfinity CEO on the Working Well Beings Podcast

Motorfinity CEO and Co-Founder, Daniel Briggs, recently joined the Working Well Community Podcast to discuss financial wellbeing, employee benefits, and how organisations can better support frontline workers.

The conversation covers financial stress, workplace wellbeing, and how Motorfinity helps eligible staff make significant savings on new cars.

Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/CwVwnwXNtuI?si=eKvMSxZXlp1gx7IC

Forces Employment Charity: Could a Centrica role be your next career move?

Are you a veteran, reservist, military family member, Service leaver, or adult cadet instructor looking for your next career move?

Centrica, a Forces-friendly employer, currently has a wide range of opportunities across the business, open to those from the Armed Forces community!

They’ve teamed up with the Forces Employment Charity to host a Pathways into Energy webinar on 24 June, giving you a great opportunity to learn more about the organisation, explore the roles available, and get a feel for what a career there could look like.

During the session, you’ll also hear directly from veterans who have successfully transitioned into Centrica, as well as gain insight into how your skills and experience can translate into a rewarding civilian career.

To find out more (and view the news bulletin in full) please go to this LINK

Mission Motorsport June Newsletter

This month's newsletter includes:

• Sign-up details for all upcoming events, including how to book onto the exclusive tour of Prodrive HQ
• Highlights of incredible donations and fundraising efforts supporting the charity
• Opportunities to get involved and support our work

To read the newsletter in full, please view it here.

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the team at team@missionmotorsport.org.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 100 DWP Executive Officer roles in Pontypridd, Wales – closing date 23 Jun

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 100 Executive Officer (EO) vacancies in Pontypridd, Wales. These may be of interest to Service leavers, veterans and Service community members looking at Civil Service roles.

Civil Service Jobs link with further information on the roles available, and application details:

DWP Self Employment Income and Expense Review Agent- Executive Officer (Ref: 765) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

The vacancies close on 23/06/2026.

Give Us Time - Weekend camping breaks for July

These breaks can be booked on the website at https://bookings.giveustime.org.uk/login

HIVE In Action: Team BFC engage with BFBS Training

 

Our Army HIVE team in Cyprus recently underwent team training with their local BFBS colleagues, and learnt how to present and record an audio script.

Whilst most of the team were initially a bit nervous about doing this, they totally got on board and embraced learning these new skills working with our BFBS partners. They have now produced a recording that will be used to promote how HIVE’s service can help the BFC community via BFBS radio and other audio channels on Island.

Well done HIVE team BFC, and thanks to the Cyprus BFBS team for facilitating such a valuable team training session.

BFBS appoints Adam Waters as Director of AI Culture and Gaming

 

BFBS appoints Adam Waters as Director of AI Culture and Gaming

Adam Waters, Director of AI Culture and Gaming

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has appointed Adam Waters as Director of AI Culture and Gaming, where he will lead two strategic areas of the business, with a focus on gaming alongside the organisation’s AI capability and remains part of the senior leadership team.

In this new role, Adam will continue overseeing the growth of BFBS Esports as a core part of BFBS’ welfare and audience engagement offer, helping the organisation reach and connect with younger serving personnel.

Alongside this, he will further develop BFBS’ AI culture function into everyday working practices, supporting teams to build the skills and confidence needed to use new technologies effectively and securely.

Adam will also reshape the charitable arm of the BFBS Academy, bringing together AI and gaming to support veterans and serving personnel in developing the skills needed to access fast-growing sectors across technology and media.

The appointment reflects BFBS’ ambition to futureproof its services and evolve alongside the audience it serves, ensuring the organisation remains relevant and equipped for an ever-changing media landscape.

Adam steps into the role after co-founding and leading BFBS Creative, BFBS’ commercial agency, where he oversaw growth in creative capability and supported UK Defence and partners through strategic storytelling and audience connection.

Adam Waters, BFBS Director of AI Culture and Gaming said: “Gaming and esports continue to be one of the most effective ways we connect with younger serving personnel and support wellbeing. Alongside that, as AI continues to evolve across BFBS, my focus will be to help teams use it in a practical and productive way.”

Ben Chapman, BFBS CEO added: “This is a significant step and deliberate investment in how we are shaping BFBS and increasing its relevance for our current and future armed forces, with a particular focus through gaming, while also developing our use of artificial intelligence across the organisation, ensuring BFBS remains a trusted and effective media service.”

Adam will step away from the day-to-day leadership of BFBS Creative as the organisation continues to build on the strong foundations already in place.

About BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service)

BFBS is a military charity and media organisation that entertains, informs, connects, and champions the UK Armed Forces.

We bring trusted and secure entertainment, news, sport, and information services to the military, their families, and veterans worldwide. We spread happiness and keep people in touch, helping build morale among the military overseas and at sea, offering them a way to share experiences, as well as a valuable connection to life back home.

BFBS is a leader in Defence news. Our broadcast teams have specialist military knowledge and produce unique, exclusive content for our BFBS Forces News channels.

And our commercial offering – which provides income for the charity – spans training, strategic communications, and creative services, as well as pioneering technology solutions that enable media and communication in the hardest to reach places.

National County Lines and Child Exploitation Awareness Webinar – 26 June

The National County Lines Co-ordination Centre and Ivison Trust webinar on County Lines and Child Exploitation awareness for the military community has been confirmed as Friday 26th June, from 10:00 to 12:00.

You can book places via this link.

This online session will be available nationally and overseas and is intended to complement the recent Escapeline face-to-face sessions.

The webinar will include presentations on social media awareness for welfare teams, parents and all teaching staff. It will also feature shared lived experiences from military families impacted by County Lines.

REME Connect now live!

REME CONNECT is live!

REME CONNECT is the new digital hub for the entire REME Family (our serving personnel, veterans and families). It’s free to download and includes over 150 REME groups, latest news and events across the Corps and Association. Download and register now!

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reme-connect/id6759965779

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...

For a step-by-step guide https://remeconnect.org

Combat Stress Race to Remember: Choose Your Challenge This Remembrance

This Remembrance, do more than remember.

Join hundreds taking on Race to Remember — walking or running 36km or 76km.

Support veterans living with PTSD and make your miles matter.

The date is 7 Nov 26, and race start points are Aldershot or Petersfield, finishing at Portsmouth.

Find out more and sign up at: https://events.combatstress.org.uk/event/racetoremember2026/home

Victory Services Club - Monthly Newsletter & Digital Magazine

Victory Services Club have published their latest newsletter and also their digital magazine.

To read the latest ‘Club Life’ newsletter, please click here: Club Life Newsletter - May 2026

To view the digital magazine, please click here: [you’ll need to upload the PDF to Google Drive and link here]

For more information about the Victory Services Club, please go to: Home - Victory Services Club

Civvy Street Magazine: June/July Issue Out Now

 

To read this issue online, please click HERE. To read back issues, please go to: https://civvystreetmagazine.co.uk/digital-editions/

Quest Magazine: June Issue Out Now

To read this issue online, or any back issues, please go to: https://www.questonline.co.uk/magazine-archive

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Could your organisation help strengthen support for serving families facing separation and relocation?

 

Could your organisation help strengthen support for serving families facing separation and relocation?

Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) are inviting applications for a new place-based grants programme, giving organisations the chance to strengthen support for serving families affected by separation and relocation.

For many serving families, separation and relocation can affect every part of life - from daily routines and relationships to wellbeing and a sense of stability. Together for Service Families: place-based grants is a fantastic opportunity to help change that by backing strong local partnerships that make support easier to find, easier to access and better suited to the realities of service life.

What’s it all about?

At the heart of this new programme are place-based portfolio projects led by one organisation and delivered with a range of partners. If your organisation understands its local area, values partnership working and wants to create meaningful change for serving families, this is a fantastic opportunity to drive that change locally.

Up to £350,000 is available for portfolio grants lasting up to 3.5 years, including an initial discovery or development phase of up to six months. This gives organisations the chance to build strong local partnerships, understand needs in depth and create lasting change beyond the life of the grant.

Is it for me?

This programme is open to UK-based registered charities with substantial recent experience of supporting armed forces communities, as well as local authorities. If your organisation is ready to lead ambitious local partnership work that improves support for serving families, we’d love to hear from you.

What type of projects can be supported?

The Trust want to hear from organisations ready to lead projects that tackle immediate challenges and strengthen how support is designed and delivered locally over time.

Applications will follow a two-stage process, starting with expressions of interest from organisations that want to act as the lead organisation for a local portfolio of work.

Find out more

If this sounds like the right opportunity for your organisation, submit your expression of interest by 12 noon 19 August 2026. You can find full programme guidance, eligibility information and application details on the Trust’s website www.covenantfund.org.uk

Keep up to date with funding opportunities 

For the latest updates and announcements on each of these Covenant Fund programmes, and any other funding opportunities the Trust has available throughout the year, sign up to their e-newsletter via their website www.covenantfund.org.uk

ESBA Parkrun - Last Parkrun of the season... Saturday 13th June 2026

 

🏃‍♂️🌟 Final ESBA parkrun Before the Summer Break – This Saturday! 🌟🏃‍♀️

Looking for a positive way to kick start the weekend? Why not come and join us for ESBA parkrun this Saturday 🙌

Whether you fancy a walk, jog or run, ALL abilities are welcome — there’s absolutely no pressure, just a friendly and supportive atmosphere to help get your weekend off to a great start 💪

📍 Meet Point: Behind the UAO Building

⏰ 0750 brief for an 0800 start

Our fantastic team of volunteers are always on hand to encourage and support you around the course — whether it’s your first ever parkrun or your 100th 🧡

☀️ Summer Hiatus Information:

As with all parkruns across BFC, ESBA parkrun will pause over the hotter summer months to comply with risk assessment and heat illness prevention measures.

Don’t worry though — we’ll be back towards the end of September, refreshed and ready to go again 👊

So let’s make this final parkrun before the break a proper good turnout and finish the season in style! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Mercury Cinema listings - June 2026

Check out BFBS cinemas for more details

 

ESBA - Introduction to Babysitting Course

Course places must be pre booked before Monday 15th June via email or WhatsApp message.

Confirmation of place on the course will be sent on Monday 15th June.

National Cadets Week 2026

First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces

The first National Cadet Week in October 2026 will celebrate the cadet forces, one of the country's most effective youth organisations.

 

• The first National Cadet Week in October 2026 will celebrate the cadet forces, one of the country’s most effective youth organisations
• A new Cadets Action Plan will set out the government’s long-term vision for the cadet forces
• The initiative will help deliver on the Strategic Defence Review’s demand for a whole-of-society approach to defence

First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces - GOV.UK

Give Us Time - Scottish breaks for next week!

For more information please visit www.giveustime.org.uk

Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS): 2026 Results Published

 

Results from the 2026 Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) were published on Gov.uk on 28 May.  To find out more please go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/armed-forces-continuous-attitude-survey-2026

Motorfinity: June Offers

 

To find out more please go to: https://www.motorfinity.uk/military-discount-cars/

Highground needs your voice!

 The charity HighGround supports Service Leavers, Reservists and Veterans to work out what military skills and experience they have, how they will map into the land-based sector and how to access the many opportunities it offers for employment and self-employment.