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As well as being active on social media, we blog regularly with interesting news and useful information for the Armed Forces Community. Why not read our first post which really summarises what BFRS does.

Covenant Fund Programmes Relaunched

16 May 2023

AF Covenant Fund Trust & Their Community Support Two popular Covenant Fund programmes are now open for applications!The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) are pleased to announce the relaunch of both the Force for Change and Reaching and Supporting Armed Forces Communities programmes...

Preparing for a Successful Transition

4 May 2023

Preparing for a Successful Transition: Tips for Leaving the British Forces As someone who has spent a significant portion of their life serving in the British Forces, transitioning to civilian life can be a daunting prospect. The transition is not just a change in job; it's a change in lifestyle,...

RAF Base St Mawgan' Green Thumb

22 February 2023

RAF Base Commended For Environmental Push A big congratulations to the RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall and BFRS member, VIVO Defence Services, for receiving a military commendation for their environmental work. Over the past year, they have worked on seed collection with the National Wildflower Centr...

Remembrance from Samworth Brothers

9 November 2022

Remembrance from Samworth BrothersBFRS partners, Samworth Brothers Supply Chain, have taken a massive leap in showing their support of the Armed Forces Community (AFC) by creating a trailer specifically designed for Remembrance Day. This red and poppy full design is now travelling across the c...

Telent Mark Remembrance

28 October 2022

Telent Mark Remembrance In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday, BFRS members Telent are will be supporting the launch of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal with colleagues selling poppies in their local area. With lots of their colleagues having a proud military background, Telent's workforc...

Colas Rail - Platoon Commander to Construction Manager

20 October 2022

Colas Rail - Army Platoon Commander to Construction Manager Dan serves as a Reservist in the as a Army Platoon Commander and is also a Construction Manager for BFRS members, Colas Rail. In this Q&A, Dan gives an insight in to how Colas Rail support him and his military lifestyle. What do you ...

DHL Awarded Gold Again

6 September 2022

DHL RECEIVES GOLD AWARD Award recognises concerted recruitment effort and programmes to support Armed Services veterans and Reservists in the workplace DHL Supply Chain has been awarded Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2015...

VIVO - Bronze Award

6 September 2022

VIVO - Bronze Award Holders Vivo Defence Services have recieved the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) As a company dedicated to defence, they are passionate about supporting the armed forces community and service personnel by employin...

FTX Logistics - Military Case Study

5 September 2022

FTX Logistics - Military Success Story Jonathan Candler at FTX Logistics shares his experience as an FTX Sponsored Reserve.Here are some words from Jonathan about his journey: "I am employed as an FTX Maintainer, working on the impressive 8×8 700HP Oshkosh 1070F tractor and King GTS100 ...