Following a successful pilot, project partner Fighting with Pride (external website) will recruit a full time Veterans Community Worker to support LGBT+ veterans in the East of England over the next 18 months. 

Collaboration with the Midlands Thrive Together team, who already have experience in successfully establishing a similar role, is helping to ensure that the Veteran Community Worker’s role is as efficient and impactful as possible. Once in post, the Veterans Community Worker will identify and address gaps in provision, helping ensure LGBT+ veterans and other minority groups across the East of England can access inclusive services, feel recognised and understood, connect to a supportive network, and positively integrate with the wider armed forces community. 

Helen Taylor MBE, CEO at The Bridge for Heroes, said: “We’re delighted to receive this grant, which will enable us to build upon our valued partnership with Fighting with Pride, providing enhanced support to LGBT+ veterans and other minority groups across the East of England over the next 18 months.”