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Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Clubs
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This is an organisation which is totally ‘non-profit’, is not a charity; no one makes any money what-so-ever, was founded by a former Sapper and the sole purpose is to end the social isolation of ALL Armed Forces veterans.
There are now over 380 of these clubs in 14 countries around the world, and they are literally saving the lives of veterans, which is the Prime Ministers ‘Points of Light’ Award was given. |
In short, Breakfast Clubs put one veteran in front of another…the concept almost seems too simple, but for many, it is life-changing….
| 41% of British Armed Forces veterans felt lonely or isolated after leaving the military
34% said they had felt overwhelmed by negative feelings, and over a quarter. |
27% admitted to having suicidal thoughts after finishing their military service.
More than three in ten (31%) admitted they have just one or no close friends. |
The main purpose of the ‘Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs’ is to end the isolation of veterans; the most common denominator in Armed Forces Veterans’ mental health issues and suicides. For some, AFVBC’s are simply a chance to reminisce, like visiting a place they used to live, and they dip in and out as the mood takes them; some need it….some more than others…but all who attend benefit to one degree or another. For some, it keeps them alive!
53% would be unlikely to discuss any feelings of loneliness with a family member or close friend, which suggests there is limited support for these veterans. The most common reasons veterans gave for feeling lonely and isolated included: 41% said losing touch with friends in the Armed Forces, 33% said physical or mental health issues and 23% admitted to struggling to relate to anyone in civilian life”
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Institution
Institution membership now includes all serving Royal Engineers. Those in the rank of Sapper are Apprentice Technician members.
Members are entitled use the post nominal letters of:
Member – MInstRE
Honorary Member – HonMInstRE
- In 2007 InstRE was granted a licence by the Engineering Council to award the Engineering Technician level of professional registration, followed by Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer from April 2010 onwards.
- Members with the Engineering Technician Award can use the post nominal letters of:
EngTech MInstRE
- Members with the Incorporated Engineer Award can use the post nominal letters of:
IEng MInstRE
- Members with the Chartered Engineer Award can use the Post Nominal Letters of:
CEng MInstRE
For further information about any of the above please contact admin@instre.org or call 01634 822371.
