Frank Bruno Foundation Re-Signs Armed Forces Covenant, Boosting Support for Service-Leavers in Northampton

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The Frank Bruno Foundation, a charity that organises non-contact boxing programmes to support individuals with mental health issues, has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Service-Leavers in the Northampton area and beyond. In July, the Foundation re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a pledge to ensure fair treatment of past and present military personnel. This move signifies the Foundation's ongoing dedication to building relationships with the Armed Forces community. Kirstie Parker, Defence Relationship Manager for the region, praised the Foundation's efforts, highlighting the importance of strong supporters like Frank Bruno and his charity in promoting the 'whole of society' approach to national Defence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Frank Bruno Foundation re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in July, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Service-Leavers in the Northampton area.
  • The Covenant is a pledge to ensure fair treatment of past and present military personnel, signed by public and private organisations of all sizes.
  • Frank Bruno MBE and his charity are instrumental in promoting the 'whole of society' approach to national Defence, as highlighted by Kirstie Parker, Defence Relationship Manager for the region.
  • The Foundation's signing was supported by 103 Force Support Battalion, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers; a troop from Northampton International Academy's Combined Cadet Force; and Jim Wright, Chair of the RFCA Northampton Committee.
  • The event was marked by a group photo with Frank Bruno MBE, Kirstie Parker, and Major Lauren-rose Taylor, of 103 Force Support Battalion, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

Statistics:

  • The Armed Forces Covenant has been signed by over 9,000 organisations in the UK (Source: UK Government website).
  • The Covenant aims to ensure that the Armed Forces community, both past and present, are treated fairly and receive the recognition they deserve.
  • The Framework for the Armed Forces Covenant includes nine key principles for implementation, focusing on fairness, recognition, and opportunities for Service-Leavers.

Sources:

  • UK Government website, [www.gov.uk](http://www.gov.uk)
  • The Frank Bruno Foundation website, [www.frankbrunofoundation.org](http://www.frankbrunofoundation.org)