The Armed Forces Gambling Support Network
The Armed Forces Gambling Support Network (AFGSN), led by Beacon Counselling Trust, is a gambling related harms collaborative partnership committed to preventing and reducing gambling related harms within the armed forces and veterans’ community. The collaborative includes specialist agencies, from across the UK, including Beacon Counselling Trust, Ara Recovery for All, Betknowmore, Breakeven and RCA Trust.
The Ministry of Defence has declared it takes gambling harm seriously and is committed to reducing stigma, supporting those affected, and improving access to help across the Armed Forces community.
Evidence shows that veterans are ten times more likely to have gambling issues adversely impacting them and those around them than the UK population.
Our mission is to reduce the risk and incidence of gambling related harm amongst the military and veterans’ community by creating an enduring support service for armed forces personnel, veterans and the colleagues, friends, and families of both.
Watch our "Gambling Related Harms in the Armed Forces Community" video to understand the impact of gambling related harms in the armed forces community, and how we can support.
Book a free course
If you would like to book a free course, please fill out the enquiry form and we will contact you.
Our Mission
- Awareness
Developing understanding and regarding gambling related harms knowledge within the armed forces community through the 'Bet You Can Help' FREE training programme.
- Reduce Stigma
Working to reduce the stigma of gambling harms across the armed forces community and in doing so promote a culture that encourages access to appropriate specialist support.
- Increase Support
Striving to increase the numbers of members of the armed forces community, at risk of, or experiencing gambling related harms in receiving an intervention at the earliest opportunity. Assisting individuals towards professional support and access to specialist provision through out the National Gambling Support Network.
- Veterans are up to 10 times more likely to suffer gambling harms
- 10 times
- Up to 16% of RAF personnel have some degree of risk in relation to gambling. There is a greater prevalence of gambling with the military than the general population.
- 16%
"The Unseen Enemy"
A short film that explores gambling related harms within the armed forces and veterans community. This collaborative production is made possible with contributions from veterans and 'affected others' with Lived Experience of gambling related harms and specialists from within the gambling harms support sector.
Our Armed Forces Community Programme Offer
