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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.

The Future of Women in Logistics

26 April 2023

Palletways Push for Equality Here at BFRS we believe strongly in equality and a balanced working environment hence why we have a diverse group of staff from different walks of life. No matter their age, gender, sexuality or the colour of their skin everyone gets an even chance with us and that's ...

Veterans In Need Charity

22 March 2023

Providing Help & Assistance Veterans In Need is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of veterans who have served our country. Their mission is to provide assistance to those who have bravely served in the military and their families, who may be facing ...

Ainscough Training Creating Opportunities

8 March 2023

Ainscough Creating Career Opportunities for the AFC How do you help Service Leavers gain training and qualifications post service? The lifting industry (Cranes) is a great place to start, with not only a wide range of vacancies all across the UK but a wide range of courses to ensure you have the ...

Jaguar Land Rover 2023 Apprenticeships

19 January 2023

The Future of Apprenticeships With Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)Apprenticeships have always been a key part to a lot of workplaces, being able to support someone to get their qualification whilst giving them a consistent hands-on experience within a workplace. Here at BFRS we believe in apprentice p...

Babcock Wins at Women in Defence Awards

12 December 2022

Babcock Wins at Women in Defence AwardsLast week at the Women in Defence Awards 2022, BFRS members Babcock were awarded the ‘Most Improved Charter Signatory' to recognise and celebrate their achievements in improving gender balance.This inaugural award was open to organisations who ha...

Train4All - Women in Construction

1 November 2022

Amazing Opportunity for Women to Step Into the Industry BFRS Members, Train4All have recently announced their new 'Women in Construction' course, an amazing opportunity for women looking to get into the construction industry. They are offering two 6-week courses where participants can learn DIY s...

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...

Woodland Xperiences

18 October 2022

Woodland Xperiences Embrace your past – pursue your future – let your adventure begin. Woodland Xperiences is founded by a veteran who profoundly believes in the recuperative and therapeutic power of getting back to nature with woodland and adventurous activities on land and water. Ou...

Early Years Programme Launch - Press Release

8 September 2022

Early Years programme: Grants to enhance pre-school learning for Service children Applications are now open for the Early Years programme which will fund projects that enhance learning for Service children aged 0-5 years, from serving Armed Forces families and create and enhance great places to l...

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...

VIVO - Military Spouse Success Story

1 September 2022

VIVO - Military Spouse Success Story This is the Case Study of Laura Butress, a Military Spouse who works as a Project Manager at Vivo.What is your spouse's role in the Armed Forces? "My husband is a Warrant Officer in the Royal Artillery and we have lived in SFA for the last 18 years in both...