21 Aug

A Revamp for Redcar

Leading veteran’s charity, FirstLight Trust, is embarking on a new and exciting approach to supporting veterans in the Redcar area. Redcar is one of six locations that FirstLight Trust operates […]

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21 Apr

FirstLight Trust calls on supporters to join The 2.6 Challenge

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic effect with the cancellation of thousands of events and the loss of billions in income through fundraising events. The Virgin Money London Marathon, […]

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1 Apr

COVID-19 UPDATE

FirstLight Trust is committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19 and we are abiding by government recommendations that are currently in place. Action has been taken to protect the health and wellbeing of the […]

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26 Mar

Boost your mood with an online ‘Stretchalong’

A leading British charity is asking the UK to take stretching to a new level in a bid to help our physical and emotional well-being. FirstLight Trust is a charity […]

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20 Mar

Coronavirus statement from FirstLight Trust’s founder and one of our long-term supporters

This is a very difficult and demanding time for everyone. At FirstLight Trust the support that we give to armed forces and emergency services veterans, their families and the wider […]

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16 Mar

Statement on Coronavirus by FirstLight Trust

Last updated 16 March 2020 FirstLight Trust is a caring charity that gives a high priority to the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues, clients and customers. It is after […]

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25 Feb

NHS and naval expert lends support to veterans’ charity

FirstLight Trust, a charity helping former members of the armed forces and emergency services get back on their feet, has appointed a new trustee. James Hayward served in the Royal […]

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27 Jan

Generosity served to homeless veterans

Throughout the month of December French restaurant chain, Aubaine, teamed up with leading veterans’ charity, FirstLight Trust, to run a campaign in support of homeless veterans of the armed forces […]

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17 Dec

A winning Christmas for charity’s Hawick cafe hub

Christmas came early for a handful of FirstLight Trust Hawick cafe hub patrons when the annual fundraising raffle was drawn this week. Scottish Borders Council’s Armed Forces and Veterans Champion […]

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5 Dec

Christmas cheer on the menu for homeless veterans

In this most festive of months, a group of French restaurants is encouraging their guests to help homeless veterans by donating £1 when they dine. Aubaine runs six restaurants and […]

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27 Nov

Prince Charles chats to Hawick veterans in surprise visit

One veterans’ charity in Hawick received a welcome visit earlier this month when Prince Charles popped in for a visit. On 1 November His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, […]

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29 Oct

Coronation Street star’s play raises money to tackle veteran suicide

A one-woman show written by Coronation Street and Downton Abbey actor Christine Mackie has focused the spotlight on the issue of veteran suicide, wowed critics and helped raise money for […]

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