In partnership with CFO Evolution

The Forces Employment Charity supports ex-military who have served in HM Armed Forces, and have been arrested, with the aims of reducing re-offending.

We provide practical and emotional support to address challenges that veterans may experience in civilian life, and to assist the veteran to engage with coordinated specialist services. The Forces Employment Charity is delivering a specialist service on behalf of CFO Evolution and HMPPS. The programme works with ex-Forces who have offended and have difficulty in accessing mainstream provision, moving them closer to the local labour market.

Programme aims

  • Provide one-to-one support to empower the veterans to feel able to deal with emotional and practical challenges.
  • Motivate the veteran to engage with specialist services and support them to understand what is available for their needs.
  • Support veterans access to specialist services including community & relationships; employment, education & skills; finance & debt; health & wellbeing; making a home in civilian society; living a law-abiding life.
  • Proactive to sustain engagement and identify problems as they arise.
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Eligibility

  • Paid Military service in HM Armed Forces, or Reservists, including those who served in HM Forces from a Commonwealth Country.
  • Minimum service is one day for regular forces as many can join up and experience problems straight-away, or once trained, for reservists.

The programme is not suitable for those who have not served in HM Armed Forces.

Duration

  • Sessions delivered one to one with an initial face-to-face visit and continued engagement either face-to-face or by phone.
  • Support is typically provided for up to nine months.
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Holme House Prison

The Forces Employment Charity has a strong understanding of military service and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and beyond.

Delivering a specialist support service on behalf of CFO Evolution and HMPPS, the programme works with ex-Forces who are in custody in Holme House prison and have difficulty accessing mainstream provision.

Our programme within Holme House Prison provides veterans with one-to-one and group sessions on:

  • developing a sense of self-worth,
  • making positive plans for the future,
  • building personal resilience,
  • strengthening support networks,
  • support and advice on housing, finance, and
  • assistance with training and education.

We succeed in supporting military veterans make positive change in their lives.

Other justice programmes from the Forces Employment Charity include:
  • Op NOVA

    commissioned by NHS England, supporting veterans who are in contact with the justice system

  • NOVA Scotland

    helping veterans in Scotland overcome challenges and access specialist services, reducing re-offending

  • NOVA Wales

    helping veterans in Wales overcome challenges and access specialist services, reducing re-offending

"The programme has helped me gain some of the confidence I had before I left the Armed Forces."
Rob, Army
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Registered Charity in England & Wales - Charity No. 1061212

Registered Charity in Scotland - Charity No. SC039262

Incorporated Company Registration No. 03270369

Patron: HRH The Princess Royal

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