Generic and local information for the UK Military Community, including Serving Personnel, their Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians, when considering an overseas post or already based overseas
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
England: Sexual Assault Referral Centres.
There are 48 SARCs across England, which provide help 24 hours, seven days a week. This includes crisis care, medical and forensic medical examinations, emergency contraception and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
To find out more about help after sexual assault and abuse, visit www.nhs.uk/sarcs.
SaluteMyJob - Pathways programme to enhance cyber leadership opportunities for Veterans.
SaluteMyJob expands their innovative pathways programme with exciting partnership with Ofsted-skills provider to enhance cyber leadership opportunities for veterans and police officers
For a decade, social enterprise SaluteMyJob has been helping ex-military personnel upskill into areas with a notable cybersecurity skills gap, with many candidates going on to make their mark in multi-national companies. And now, an exciting partnership is set to fast-track more veterans and police officers into a career in cybersecurity with their Accelerated Cyber Leadership Pathway.
Barclays - Military Spousal Founders Programme.
For military spouses with dreams of starting or growing a business.
Are you part of the armed forces community with plans to become a business founder? Barclays Military Spousal Founders Programme is designed just for you.
What is the Barclays Military Spousal Founders Programme?
Barclays have partnered with Eagle Labs Academy to run this specially designed programme for military spouses who want to start and grow a business. Continuing our ongoing commitment to the armed forces covenant, the programme aims to assist spousal business owners establish a foundation to be successful in starting their own business.
Eagle Labs Academy is a digital learning platform that helps founders start and scale their business at their own pace.
For more information and to apply please click HERE.
Recruit for Spouses: Foreign & Commonwealth Programme
Qualification Conversion: Assistance in converting home nation qualifications to UK equivalents, enabling better access to the UK job market.
Coaching and Mentoring: Access to a pool of over 90 volunteer mentors from various industry sectors, offering support with confidence building, identifying transferable skills, and navigating the recruitment process.
Wellbeing Programme: A six-week course designed to help you connect with other spouses and develop tools to support you in adapting to military life.To register for the programme, please sign up via the RFS portal: https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in, or for any questions please email: J.kanyua@recruitforspouses.co.uk
Supporting the Unsung Hero: Business Start Up Programme – Course Dates
For further information about Supporting the Unsung Hero programmes and to register for a course, please go to https://x-forces.com/supporting-the-unsung-hero/
Service Children's Progression Alliance Impact Centre Listening Tour: UK-Wide and online dates May-Oct 2026
Over the next few months, the Service Children’s Progression (SCIP) Alliance are hosting over 30 events across the UK to conduct discussion groups on the topic of evidence mobilisation.
These will be an opportunity for anyone working with Armed Forces families in any professional roles (education, health, local authorities, activity centres, youth groups) to discuss what they think works for supporting Service children, how we know this, and how can evidence be mobilised better.
Find out more about the Tour see here:
https://www.scipalliance.org/events/impact-centre-listening-tour
To express interest in joining in person or online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/1UqyhEfx72
Written submissions are also available here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/903HRrCff7
Or hear a 45 second ‘walk and talk’ from the research lead: https://youtu.be/jpVOnBuU6l8
BRUNEI: BFB Swimathon - 24hrs Charity Event Friday, 26th - Saturday, 27th June 2026 @ Swimming Pool, Tuker Lines
Swimathon is an annual charity event in which volunteers from across BFB participate in a continuous 24 hrs swimming challenge. The aim of this charity event is to raise funds for the Pusat Ehsan (Brunei Charity organisation for Special needs) and the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF). Administrative Instruction and Risk Assessment will follow NLT end of May 26.
Please click the link HERE for donation.
Further details of BFB 24 hrs Swimathon event are as follows:
What: BFB 24 hrs Swimathon 26
When: Start: 0700 hrs, Fri, 26 Jun 26. Finish: 0700 hrs, Sat, 27 Jun 26.
Where: Swimming Pool, Tuker Lines
Who: A, B, C, D, HQ Coy and GST SP (Participants must have MST pass competency recorded in JPA)
Why: Raise fund for Pusat Ehsan and ABF
How:
a. A group of 12 volunteer swimmers from each Coy will relay.
b. Only one swimmer to swim at one time and can use any stroke.
c. Total distance covered within 24 hrs will be recorded for each team.
d. Attractive prize to the winning team (longest distance covered within 24 hrs).
e. Team entry fee of BND 120 ($10/pax) to be submitted to the Event Coord (cash preferred).
f. Entertainment provisions throughout the event – music, food and drink stalls (pay as you dine), bingo, raffle, etc.
g. First aid point with duty medic on standby.
h. 1x Lifeguard present throughout the event.
i. Provision of sleeping area for swimmers.
j. BFBS live broadcast of the event.
k. Advertisement via flyers, emails, HIVE and BFBS in due course.
l. JustGiving page will be set up for online donations which will be published via official and social media means. Also, there will be charity pots put around the venue for cash donations.
Entries
Unit team Captain is to submit entry form to register for the event by NLT Thu 25 Jun 26.
1. Each team should have a maximum of twelve swimmers in total.
2. Trophies will be awarded to the winning team with the longest distance.
3. Medals are available for the first, second and third placed teams.
4. Each team must pay or raise a minimum entry fee of BND 120, which will be donated to Pusat Ehsan and the ABF.
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
BRUNEI: AWS CS - BFB Local Handmade & Food Stall Bazaar *Calling All Vendors* Friday 25th September 2026, 1400 - 1700 hrs @ Chit Chat Community Centre
Calling ALL Vendors!
BFB is delighted to announce our second local and handmade food stall Bazaar for 2026! We’re inviting passionate creators to apply for the stall.
Do you make, bake or design unique items? If yes, we’d love to have you join us!
We’re welcoming a variety of stalls – from delicious food and homemade cakes, to clothing, handwoven baskets, bags,toys and more.Our aim is to showcase a diverse range of talented vendors.
To register, please use the link or scan the QR code on the poster.
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
Brunei: Families Hub - Do you need information about your overseas location?
Please scan the above QR code or follow the link for more information.
Information provided by Brunei HIVE.
BRUNEI: Garrison Thrift Shop - Volunteer Opportunities – Thrift Shop Manager
Volunteer Opportunity
1. Thrift Shop Manager
Receive $200 per month + Gain Valuable Experience
We’re currently looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join our Thrift shop team as Manager and Accountant. These are flexible volunteer positions with a monthly stipend of $200, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to build your CV while making a difference in the community.
Thrift Shop Manager Role
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing and sharing the volunteer rota
- Picking up essential supplies for the shop (paper, tape, ink, etc.)
- Volunteering in the shop 1–2 days per week
- Going with the Accountant to the RAO to sign paperwork
- Organising 50c sales and updating the Facebook page regularly on our opening days
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Responsible and self-motivated
- Able to work independently
- Making sure each sale items are moved over each month to 1/2 and 1 dollar (other volunteers will help)
There are no fixed hours, just flexibility and commitment to supporting the shop weekly. If you’re interested or would like more information, please get in touch — we’d love to hear from you!
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
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