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Lincolnshire Armed Forces Covenant
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 Hello and welcome to our Armed Forces Covenant newsletter for autumn 2017.
I have had the honour of representing the county council through the Armed Forces Covenant for the last four years and currently co-chair the Partnership Board with Air Commodore Peter Squires.
I am extremely proud that we, in Lincolnshire, are home to an Armed Forces community that is both active and engaged in all aspects of Lincolnshire life.
Lincolnshire County Council is pleased to have supported more than fifty community groups across the county to apply for funding from the Covenant Fund. It is from this fund that LCC have also been successful; and we welcome Liz Dockerty to the team to support the development of the covenant for two years. We look forward to hearing about her work around the county with our communities.
Councillor Mrs Sue Woolley
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Re-signing Ceremony
The re-signing ceremony, held at RAF College Cranwell, was a positive indication of the continued commitment of the Lincolnshire civilian community to support its local Armed Forces community. It is the Lincolnshire Armed Forces Covenant Partnership's desire to continue and build upon the good work already achieved between all parties.
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The new frontline: voices of veterans in need
A survey conducted by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has shown that 85% of working age veterans believe the UK does not give enough support to its veterans and that 78% think they are not as well supported as their counterparts in the USA.
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Forces for warmth
National Energy Action (NEA) may be able to offer advice, support and practical help if you, your spouse or dependent family has served in the armed forces, or are currently serving. Call 0808 802 8080 or click below to find out more.
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The Covenant Fund
The Covenant Fund is administered by the Ministry of Defence, (MoD) and supports projects which meet the aims of the identified priorities and that strengthen the ties between members of the armed forces community and the wider community in which they live.
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Covenant in Business
The Covenant is a written and publicised voluntary pledge from organisations who wish to demonstrate their support for the armed forces community. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue who first signed up to the covenant on 27 February 2015, have recently renewed their commitment to the Covenant, agreeing to endeavour to uphold the key principles.
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Covenant in action nationally
It’s not just local agencies who are doing their bit; the Government and others are looking at ways in which current and former servicemen and women and their families are being disadvantaged and putting things right.
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Council support Armed Forces
The Royal British Legion has launched a campaign called 'Count Them In' which East Lindsey District Council is supporting. Its aim is to find out more about those who have served in the Armed Forces.
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Veterans Gateway
There is a huge network of organisations supporting the armed forces community, so finding the right one for your needs can be tricky. Veterans’ Gateway formally launched to the public on 20 June 2017 and is the first point of contact for veterans seeking support.
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