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Big Lottery ‘Forces in Mind’ Proposal Invite 13/07/10
Posted on Monday, June 28, 2010
Big Lottery Fund Invites Proposals to Become a Corporate Trustee for Forces in Mind.
Forces in Mind is a £35 million Big Lottery Fund (BIG) initiative, designed to help veterans who struggle with the transition to civilian life. The programme will assist veterans whose psychological wellbeing impacts on the quality of their life and others around them. Former armed forces personnel and their families are set to benefit.
BIG intends to establish an independent Trust to provide long-term support and advocacy for those who served in conflicts including Iraq, Afghanistan and the Gulf War. The Trust will draw on the expertise of existing charities working in this field and will provide support for those working with veterans to improve their psychological wellbeing.
Forces in Mind will enable existing organisations that support veterans and their families to improve access to appropriate and relevant services. It will also fund research, awareness-raising and advocacy work.
BIG is currently inviting proposals to set up a new Company Limited by Guarantee to act as the Corporate Trustee for Forces in Mind. Up to £200,000 of development funding is available to the successful candidate, to pay for legal costs and the costs of developing a business plan and manual of regulations.
Interested parties are required to complete an application by Expression of Interest. The deadline for receipt of proposals is 13 July 2010 (2pm).
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For further information please call 0845 4 10 20 30 or email forcesinmind@biglotteryfund.org.uk
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