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BBC Radio Devon

HMS to HMP: 33 Years of Gambling Addiction Book

Andy Gallie's book "HMS to HMP: 33 Years of Gambling Addiction" is available to buy on Amazon

BBC Radio 4 - File on 4 Investigates

Recent research from Simon Dymond and his team at Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe has really added weight to what the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network (AFGSN) have been saying for a long time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.