AFGSN In the Media

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

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.

Soldiering On Awards Finalist

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.

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.

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.