News & Policy

A new paper has been published today by FiMT and Future Agenda. The “Lifting Our Sights: Beyond 2030 – the impact of future trends on the transition of our Armed Forces Community from military to civilian life” Initial Perspective paper provides valuable insights into the future trends which may impact the Armed Forces Community in 2030 and beyond.

Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has appointed Future Agenda to conduct a research project on future trends and their impact on the Armed Forces Community.

Forces in Mind Trust Chief Executive, Ray Lock, recognises the finalists of the 2020 Soldiering On Awards in light of the postponement of the ceremony due to COVID-19.

Today, Clore Social announced the names of new participants on its 2020 Cobseo Emerging Leader Programme. This is an intensive six-month leadership development journey designed to strengthen networks within the Armed Forces Charity Sector and build agile, resilient, and generous leadership capabilities.

Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has issued a request for expressions of interest (REOI) to conduct research on Future Trends – their impact on the Armed Forces Community in 2031 and beyond, with a focus on transition.

The Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded the Directory of Social Change (DSC) a grant of £125,825 over one year for the continuation of the Armed Forces Charities project.

Forces in Mind Trust has pledged to donate over £110,000 to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity to support an external evaluation of their Glasgow Helping Heroes initiative, in partnership with Glasgow City Council.  

Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) is delighted to announce the five specialist fellows who have been selected to take part in the 2020 Clore Experienced Leader Programme:

Clore Social Leadership has announced today details of its 2020 Cobseo Emerging Leader Programme aimed at building effective leadership and better collaboration for those working in the Armed Forces and Service Charities sector.

Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has pledged support for six funded Specialist Fellowships on Clore Social Leadership’s 2020 Experienced Leader Programme. The one-year programme, starting in January, is open to individuals with six or more years’ experience as a social sector leader.