Recent Media & News
Keep up to date with the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network Media & News

The Breakeven Podcast with Andy Gallie
Andy speaks about his time in the Navy, and how his childhood experiences shaped his gambling addiction. Andy talks about why people in the Navy are more likely to suffer gambling related harm, and how the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network (AFGSN) can provide training and treatment to anyone in the armed forces community.

Silver award winners of the employer recognition scheme
Betknowmore attended The Royal Air Force Club lunch to celebrate all the silver award winners of the employer recognition scheme.
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Irish Guards Association North of England Branch Annual Dinner
Our operational lead Ian Whiteside and members of Beacon Counselling Trust (BCT) had the pleasure of attending the Irish Guards Association North of England Branch Annual Dinner recently.

Speaking on BBCRadio2 with Jeremy Vine
#BBCRadio2 hosted by #JeremyVine who recently became aware of our programme following our Soldiering On Awards nomination.

Naval Families Federation (NFF) Magazine
With children potentially gaming more, and making in-game purchases such as loot boxes, this can be a perilous time for families. Beacon Counselling Trust offer a ‘young people’, as well as ‘It’s more than just a game’ programmes, where you can find out much more about the links between gaming and gambling.

Awards
Soldiering On Awards
Andy has been selected as a finalist for the Education, Training & Development category in the Soldiering On Awards. This is in recognition of the work carried out on behalf of the AFGSN in delivery of the ‘Battling the Odds’ programme, and in particular the ‘Bet You Can Help’ training to serving personnel and the wider veteran community.

Public Speaking
An Audience with Alex Ballinger MP
Betknowmore and Alex Ballinger MP hosted the AFGSN at the Houses of Common, to showcase why support for gambling harms in the Armed Forces Community is so crucial. It was a day of meaningful conversations, shared goals, and genuine collaboration to better support veterans experiencing gambling harms.

Magazines
Quest Magazine
Jamie Higgins, RCA Trust, speaks about the Battling the Odds programme in June's issue of Quest Magazine.

Awards
Honours List Recognition
Very proud of Nicola, from Beacon Counselling Trust, who has been named in the Honours list. Nicola does outstanding work with families affected by gambling related harm, especially families in the military.

Videos
Why is Gambling Harms so prevalent in the Armed Forces Community?
Betknowmore UK speak about why gambling is so prevalent in the armed forces community.
Magazines
Soldier Magazine - When the chips are down
Ex Soldier has advice after a gambling addiction hit him hard. Andy opens up in the Soldier Magazine about his gambling addiction.
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