Armed Forces Covenant
Working together in Cheshire East to support the Armed Forces community
Cheshire East has a long history of armed forces being based within the county. The Covenant is a voluntary statement of support between communities and the armed forces community. The Armed Forces Covenant : Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
Read here about Cheshire East Councils Armed Forces Silver Award received mid 2022. 24/05/2022 - Council receives Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award ahead of Armed Forces Day weekend (cheshireeast.gov.uk)
The Council are currently in the process of submitting the Gold Award application by the end of April 2024.
The aims of the covenant are to:
- Encourage local communities to support the Armed Forces Community in their areas
- Nurture public understanding and awareness of issues affecting the Armed Forces Community
- Recognise and remember the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces Community
- Encourage activities which help to integrate the Armed Forces Community into local life
Support
Armed Forces Champion
Each Local Authority has a named officer who supports the Armed Forces Covenant and can direct you into local services.
Veterans Groups
Veterans Groups
Event | Venue | Town | Day | Time |
Breakfast |
Four Eagles |
Crewe |
Saturday |
10:00-12:00 |
Breakfast |
The Boars Head |
Middlewich |
Saturday |
10:00-12:00 |
Breakfast |
Masons |
Macclesfield |
Saturday |
09:00-12:00 |
Breakfast |
Military Arms |
Sandbach |
Saturday |
09:30-11:30 |
Breakfast |
Nantwich Market Café |
Nantwich |
Saturday |
10:30-12:30 |
The NAAFI Break |
Handforth Community Centre |
Handforth |
Saturday |
10:00 -12:00 |
Breakfast |
The Plough |
Alsager |
Saturday |
09:30-11:30 |
Breakfast |
The Haven |
Crewe |
Wednesday |
10:00-12:00 |
Breakfast |
Davenham RBL Frith Fields |
Northwich |
Saturday |
10:00-12:00 |
The NAAFI Break |
St Pauls Café |
Crewe |
Thursday |
10:00-12:00 |
Football Club |
Cumberland Arena |
Crewe |
Mondays |
19.30-20.30 |
Crewe And District Military Vehicle Club |
Crewe Heritage Centre |
Crewe |
Mondays |
19.30-20.30 |
Veterans Gateway
There is a huge network of organisations supporting the Armed Forces community, so finding the right one for your needs can be difficult. Veterans Gateway make it quick and easy by being your first point of contact whatever support you need.
Many of the team are veterans themselves so understand the issues that people face after leaving the Armed Forces. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to put you in touch with the help you need, or direct you to the information you are looking for.
Call 0808 802 1212, visit the Veterans Gateway website for more information or visit the NHS Mental Health Support for Veterans.
Armed Forces Veteran Card
An HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a way to prove that you served in the UK armed forces. The card can make it quicker and easier to apply for support as a veteran.
For information on how to apply for a HM Armed Forces Veterans card.
Veterans Support Hotline (To support homelessness)
Cheshire East Council is working with the Central Government to end Veterans homelessness by working with housing providers and local Armed Forces headquarters.
For more information please see the Central Government information page, contact our dedicated Cheshire East Armed Forces lead richard.stephenson-evans@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
If you or a Veteran you know, is at risk of homelessness please call the Armed Forces Hotline Number - 08009520774
Other links to related services and organisations
Page last reviewed: 18 March 2024
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