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.

Ashley Farrall (Councillor) 07496 362542
Richard Stephenson-Evans (Armed Forces Lead)
richard.stephenson-evans@cheshireeast.gov.uk

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