Recent Media & News

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

Jun 16, 2025Awards

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.

May 20, 2025Videos

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.

Apr 21, 2025Magazines

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.

Mar 31, 2025Public Speaking

Addiction as a Public Health Conference

Andy and Nicola speaking about their lived experience with Gambling Harms, and how we can support those in the armed forces.

Feb 27, 2025Videos

The Unseen Enemy

‘The Unseen Enemy’ is a short film that explores gambling related harms within the armed forces and veterans community.

https://youtu.be/3AwUIPKOl4k?si=7jAJ-jWujzbgVx0d

Feb 01, 2025Podcasts

The Breakeven Podcast: Andy Stoneley

Andy developed a gambling addiction when he was serving in the military. He speaks openly about his experience with gambling, and how he has since come out the other side, and has been bet free for 5 years.

Nov 24, 2024Awards

Beacon awarded Silver by the Ministry of Defence

We are extremely proud that our Northwest Armed Forces Gambling Support Network provider Beacon Counselling Trust (BCT) have been awarded Silver under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for demonstrating our support to Defence and the wider Armed Forces community. BCT is one of forty-seven organisations from across the Northwest of England to have been awarded Silver, in 2024.

Oct 01, 2024Podcasts

The Breakeven Podcast: Nicola Jacques

Nicola speaks about her husband's gambling addiction addiction affected her, and explains the characteristics to look out for and how to seek help.

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