The Bridge for Heroes: Portfolio Lead for Thrive Together in the East of England
The Bridge for Heroes is proud to lead the East of England portfolio for the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund’s (AFCFT) Thrive Together programme, previously known as the Veterans’ Places, Pathways, and People (VPPP) programme.
The VPPP programme aimed to create more sustainable, localised support for veterans within their communities. Through this initiative, 14 major projects were launched to:
Veterans Voice Consultation and Strategic Plan
Between April and September 2024, The Bridge for Heroes conducted the Veterans Voice consultation across the East of England. This involved veterans, their families, carers, and the organisations supporting them. The consultation findings identified key community needs, which informed a strategic plan submitted to the AFCFT to secure funding for the programme's next stage.
The AFCFT’s strategic goals for Thrive Together are to:
Veterans Voice Projects
To address these goals, the Veterans Voice project will implement seven targeted initiatives:
This collective effort reflects our commitment to supporting veterans and their families, ensuring their unique needs are met across the East of England.
The Bridge for Heroes
52a South Clough Lane
King’s Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1SE
contact@thebridgeforheroes.org
01553 760230