The Always a Rifleman Programme
A veteran led programme for members of The RIFLES family. Dave is a member of the central team of volunteers.
Always a Rifleman →Veterans
The Work Behind the Work
Simplicity in Mind exists because of veterans, not despite them. Around 60% of what happens here is unpaid, veteran-facing work – funded by everyone who pays for coaching or a workshop.
Armed Forces Covenant
Simplicity in Mind is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and holds Gold Employer Recognition Scheme status – the highest tier awarded for supporting the armed forces community.
What this has meant
This work has included one-to-one mentoring, referrals into further support, and trustee work with veteran organisations. It has, at times, made the difference between someone getting through a genuine crisis and not.
BRAVEHOUND
A Scottish charity providing assistance dogs to veterans with mental health problems. Dave is on the Board of Trustees.
BRAVEHOUND →How This Keeps Running
There's no separate charity structure here – the veteran work is funded directly by paid coaching and organisational work. Every client conversation and every workshop booking supports it.