Local support
Supporting our veteran communities through local support, hubs and clubs.
Local support websites
The Royal British Legion in Cumbria - support the delivery of welfare services, membership and fundraising activities
SSAFA Cumbria - support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need
Cumbria Community Homes - helping vulnerable adults in the community
Local hubs and clubs
Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club
Cumbria Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Clubs
The Veterans Connect North - Site under construction and will be available soon
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust delivers funded programmes that create real change to armed forces communities across the UK.
Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund provides lifelong support to serving and ex-serving RAF personnel and their families.
Advice and guidance
Visit the following pages for more information about:
- Schools and education
- Housing
- Jobs
- Health and social care
- Mental health support
- Cost of living support
- Benefits and financial help
Applying for jobs at the council
We’re proud to support the armed forces community through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme. We recognise the valuable skills and experience that military veterans bring to the workforce, and we understand the challenges of transitioning to civilian life.
Find more information about the Guaranteed Interview Schemes on the Careers website.
Discounted services
Visit the following websites for national and local discounts:
- Defence Discount Service
- Blue Light Card
- Forces Discount
- Rewards for Forces
- Boundless
- Thurdark
- HM Forces Railcard
- Forces Cars Direct
- Tickets For Troops - free tickets for a variety of sporting, musical and cultural events