Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust award funding to help continue Veteran’s support in Swindon

A pilot project run in partnership with Swindon-based Renew and Voluntary Action Swindon, aimed to combat isolation, offer connections as well as provide a safe space for Veteran’s to share experiences and pursue practical activities has received a boost in funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

All members of the Armed Forces are welcome to take part in the sessions held weekly on Mondays 10am to 1pm at Renew CIC Chippenham Close Community Centre, Penhill, Swindon SN2 5DB.

This is free to sign up to, and current and past serving men and women, support networks, and family members are invited along to take part.

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Activities will range from woodwork, upcycling, and cooking. There are no prerequisites required as any skill level or age group can join in.

Sessions will be held weekly on Mondays 10am to 1pm at

The programme launch will take place on Monday 15th May with a ‘Taster session’ at 10am-1pm.

To express your interest in attending the ‘Taster session’ on May 15th please fill in the online form here, or contact Alana Fiorelli at Voluntary Action Swindon by email alana@vas-swindon.org

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