Click here to find support in Barking and Dagenham
https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/support-for-armed-forces-personnel
Armed Forces Champion
Mark Tyson (Director of Policy and Participation): Mark.Tyson@lbbd.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Darren Rodwell: Darren.Rodwell@lbbd.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 23 October 2013 & 18 September 2019
Military Footprint – No units located directly in Borough with most of the Armed Forces Community made up by veterans (9th highest % of population in London) and a moderate number of regular and reservists living in the Borough but working elsewhere.
Barking and Dagenham Council are Bronze Award winners of the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Cadet Units
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41 & 44 Detachments Army Cadet Force Dagenham, Barking |
1147 & 2048 Squadrons Air Training Corps Barking, Dagenham |
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Veterans |
6,700 (3.4% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
13 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
183 (inc 6 serving and 24 war widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
16 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Finance / Social Care |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Barnet
https://www.barnet.gov.uk/community/community-groups-and-events/armed-forces-community-covenant
Armed Forces Champion
Angela Richardson (Mayoral Services and Civic Events Manager): Angela.Richardson@barnet.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Lachhya Gurung: Cllr.L.Gurung@barnet.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 1 July 2012
Military Footprint – A supportive Borough with an historical focus on the Armed Forces community. 3 Reserve units (combined strength over 200 personnel with roughly 20% living in the borough), a small number of Married Quarters, a large cadet presence and the 7th highest number of veterans of all London Boroughs.
Barnet Council are Bronze Award winners of the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Military Units
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240 Transport Squadron, 151 Regiment, RLC St Alban’s Road Barnet EN5 4JY |
B Company, 4th Battalion PWRR Deansbrook Road Edgware HA8 9BA |
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169 Field Company, 103 Battalion, REME St Alban’s Road Barnet EN5 4JY |
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Cadet Units
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211, 214 & 218 Detachment Army Cadet Force Edgware, Finchley & Barnet |
Edgware and Mill Hill & Finchley Sea Cadets Mill Hill & Finchley |
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120, 393 & 1374 Squadrons Air Training Corps Hendon, Finchley & New Barnet |
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Veterans |
8,800 (2.4% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
27 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
342 (inc 15 serving and 37 war widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
17 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
47 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Housing / Health |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Bexley
Armed Forces Champion
Dave Easton (Head of Electoral Services): Dave.Easton@bexley.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Nigel Betts: Councillor.Nigel.Betts@bexley.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 10 May 2013
Military Footprint – A high military presence in the borough with 2 local reserve units and the 7th highest veteran population percentage in London. A large cadet presence and 9th highest number of service pupils in local schools in London Boroughs adds to this community, partially due to proximity to Woolwich Barracks.
Military Units
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71st Yeomanry Signal Regiment HQ Watling Street Bexleyheath DA6 7QQ |
265 Support Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals Bexleyheath DA6 7QQ |
Cadet Units
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98, 106, 107, 108, 109 Detachments Army Cadet Force Sidcup, Bexleyheath, Erith & Belvedere |
359, 1579, 1227 Squadrons Air Training Corps Bexleyheath, Erith & Sidcup |
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Bexley / Sidcup & Lewisham Sea Cadet Corps Bexleyheath & Sidcup |
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Veterans |
8,600 (3.6% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
41 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
442 (inc 29 serving) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
84 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Employment & Training / Social Care |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Brent
Armed Forces Champion
Pascoe Sawyers (Head of Strategy and Partnerships): Pascoe.Sawyers@brent.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Daniel Kennelly: Cllr.Daniel.Kennelly@brent.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 28 October 2013
Military Footprint – A low military footprint within the Borough with no active military units but in close proximity to many units in Central London and Barnet and home to over 5,000 veterans as well as 4 cadet units.
Brent Council are Silver Award winners of the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Cadet Units
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205 & 208 Detachments Army Cadet Force Wembley & Willesden |
78 & 406 Squadrons Air Training Corps Wembley & Willesden |
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Veterans |
5,300 (1.6% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
8 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
133 (inc 4 serving and 11 war widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
113 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Employment & Training |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Bromley
Armed Forces Champion
Sara Bowrey (Director Housing, Education, Care & Health Services): Sara.Bowrey@bromley.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Peter Fortune: Peter.Fortune@bromley.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 24 April 2013
Military Footprint – No military units in the borough but a large veteran population. 43 married quarters both within the borough and just across the border with a high number of service children in local schools. Multiple reserve units in surrounding boroughs leading to local recruiting from Bromley adding to the Armed Forces footprint.
Cadet Units
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101, 104 Detachments Army Cadet Force Penge and Bromley |
228 Squadron Air Training Corps Bromley |
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Corps of Drums Orpington |
Orpington, Bromley and Beckenham & Penge Sea Cadet Corps |
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Veterans |
13,400 (4.2% of total population, 4th highest in London) |
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Service Pupils |
42 (8th highest in London) |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
543 (inc 9 serving and 64 war widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
43 (+ 11 in Halstead) |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
55 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Employment & Training |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Camden
Armed Forces Champion
Jaclyn Bello (Strategy Officer): Jaclyn.Bello@camden.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Councillor Heather Johnson: Heather.Johnson@camden.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 28 June 2013
Military Footprint – A relatively low veteran presence but over 300 service people permanently based in Camden with a number of married quarters, reserve and cadet units adding to a well established Armed Forces community.
Military Units
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20 Transport Squadron, Royal Logistics Corps Regent’s Park Barracks Camden NW1 4AL |
33 & 34 Military Intelligence Company Edinburgh House 1 Fitzjohns Avenue NW3 5LA |
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68 Signal Squadron 10 Stone Buildings Lincoln’s Inn WC2A 3TG |
University of London Officer Training Corps Yeomanry House Handel Street WC1N 1NP |
Cadet Units
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213, 233, 238 Detachments Army Cadet Force Chalk Farm, Camden and Regent’s Park |
48F Squadron Air Training Corps Hampstead |
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Veterans |
3,400 (1.4% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
0 – 5 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
219 (inc 11 serving and 11 war widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
25 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
139 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Housing |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in the City of London
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Simon Duckworth: Simon.Duckworth@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 10 Nov 2013
Military Footprint – No units in the City itself but with a high number of military connections and units (including Cadets) in neighbouring Boroughs. A small number of veterans are resident with many more commuting into the City and using services on a daily basis.
The City of London Corporation are Gold Award winners of the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
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Veterans |
230 (2.5% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
0 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
20 |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
389 (highest in London, likely due to veterans enquiring from their workplace) |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Employment & Training |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases
Click here to find support in Croydon
Armed Forces Champion
Shujah Iqbal (Senior Community and Voluntary Sector Officer): Shujah.Iqbal@croydon.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Toni Letts: Toni.Letts@croydon.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 14 October 2011
Military Footprint- Large reserve and cadets presence in the Borough alongside 12th highest number of veterans across London. Service accommodation and service pupils both present in the Borough despite no regular unit presence.
Military Units
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Royal Yeomanry (Reserve) The Barracks |
151 Regiment Royal Logistics Corps Army Reserve Centre |
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B Company 4th Battalion Parachute Regiment The Barracks |
133 Recovery Company 103 Battalion REME The Barracks |
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31 Signal Squadron Army Reserve Centre |
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Cadet Units
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143 - 146, 148 & 149 Detachments ACF Croydon, Shirley, Coulsdon, Upper Norwood & New Addington |
66, 97, 285, 450 & 1924 Squadrons ATC Selsden, Croydon, Coulsdon & Purley, Kenley and Shirley |
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Croydon SCC Croydon |
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Veterans |
7,800 (2% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
27 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
488 (inc 12 serving and 50 war widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
10 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
77 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Housing / Health / Employment |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Ealing
Armed Forces Champion
Kieran Read (Director of Strategy and Engagement): ReadK@ealing.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Peter Mason: Peter.Mason@ealing.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 11 June 2012
Military Footprint – 2 reserve units and almost 5,000 veterans contribute to a small but significant military community across the Borough, supported by 3 active cadet units.
Military Units
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151 Transport Squadron, Royal Logistics Corps Army Reserve Centre Hayes Bridge Southall UB1 1PN |
G Company, The London Regiment Army Reserve Centre Hayes Bridge Southall UB1 1PN |
Cadet Units
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193, 202 & 203 Detachments ACF Southall, Acton & Brentford |
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Veterans |
4,800 (1.4% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
12 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
248 (inc 8 serving and 20 war widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
15 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Social Care |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Enfield
Armed Forces Champion
Caroline Baker (Consultation and Resident Engagement Services): Caroline.Baker@enfield.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Nneka Keazor: Cllr.Nneka.Keazor@enfield.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 26 June 2013
Military Footprint – A proactive and supportive Borough despite no military unit presence. Large number of veterans and cadets make up the accounted for Armed Forces Community with an unknown number of reservists from units in neighbouring Boroughs.
Cadet Units
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Edmonton & Enfield Sea Cadet Corps Edmonton and Enfield |
85, 1159, 1571 Squadrons Air Training Corps Southgate, Enfield, Edmonton |
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Veterans |
6,700 (2.1% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
16 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
230 (inc 7 serving personnel) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
38 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Employment / Health |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Greenwich
Armed Forces Champion
Charlin McIntosh (Communities and Environment): Charlin.McIntosh@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Ian Hawking: Ian.Hawking@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 7 February 2012
Military Footprint – A large military presence in the long-established Woolwich station. 5th highest number of veterans in London and 2nd highest amount of service pupils builds a large community of wider military family members on top of the 800 official military job postings in the Borough.
Greenwich Council are Silver Award winners of the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Military Units
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National Reserves HQ, Royal Artillery Royal Artillery Barracks Repository Road Woolwich SE18 4BB |
King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery Royal Artillery Barracks Repository Road Woolwich SE18 4BB |
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1st Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment Royal Artillery Barracks Repository Road Woolwich SE18 4BB |
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Cadet Units
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93, 94, 95, 97 Detachments Army Cadet Force Blackheath, Eltham, Woolwich |
56 Squadron Air Training Corps |
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Greenwich Sea Cadet Corps Greenwich |
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Veterans |
12,500 |
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Service Pupils |
160 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
617 (inc 62 serving and 25 war widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
262 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
90 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Social Care / Health |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Hackney
Armed Forces Champion
Sonia Khan (Head of Policy): Sonia.Khan@hackney.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Philip Glanville: Philip.Glanville@hackney.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 29 January 2013
Military Footprint – A small but significant military footprint with Military Intelligence as the resident reserve unit and a high number of active cadet units. A detailed description of the council’s commitment and their report into the Armed Forces community is available online.
Military Unit
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32 Military Intelligence Company, 3MI Ashford House 79-85 Worship Street EC2A 2BE |
Cadet Units
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21, 22 & 26 Detachments Army Cadet Force Shoreditch, Hackney and Stoke Newington |
444 Squadron Air Training Corps Shoreditch |
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Clapton Unit Sea Cadet Corps |
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Veterans |
5,000 (1.9% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
7 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
121 (inc 6 serving personnel) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
45 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Employment |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Hammersmith & Fulham
Armed Forces Champion
Peter Smith (Head of Policy and Strategy): Peter.Smith@lbhf.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr David Morton: David.Morton@lbhf.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 1 March 2012 & 25th June 2019
Military Footprint – A high footprint of reserve military units and veterans in the Borough, estimated to have the highest population of veterans in London.
Hammersmith & Fulham Council are Bronze Award winners of the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Military Units
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The Royal Yeomanry Regimental Headquarters Fulham House 87 Fulham High Street SW6 3JS |
B Company, 4th Battalion, Parachute Regiment South Africa Road White City W12 7RW |
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F (Rifles) Company, The London Regiment Princess Louise House 190 Hammersmith Road W6 7DJ |
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Cadet Units
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204, 207, 239 Detachments Army Cadet Force White City and Hammersmith |
344 Squadron Air Training Corps Fulham |
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Veterans |
30,300 |
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Service Pupils |
11 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
253 (inc 14 serving personnel) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
17 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Housing / Finance |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Haringey
Armed Forces Champion
Eubert Malcolm (Assistant Director, Stronger Communities): Eubert.Malcolm@haringey.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Scott Emery: Scott.Emery@haringey.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 7 November 2013
Military Footprint – A small but significant Armed Forces Community with 2 reserve and 4 active cadet units but only a small veteran presence estimated.
Military Units
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B Company, 4th Battalion Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment 2 Priory Road Hornsey N8 7QT |
144 (Parachute) Medical Squadron 2 Priory Road Hornsey N8 7QT |
Cadet Units
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212 & 216 Detachments ACF Hornsey and Tottenham |
268 Squadron ATC Tottenham |
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Haringey Unit SCC |
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Veterans |
2,400 (0.1% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
8 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
136 |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
36 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Housing / Social Care |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Harrow
Armed Forces Champion
Kan Grover (Head of Civil Contingencies): Kan.Grover@harrow.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Sue Anderson: Sue.Anderson@harrow.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 18 September 2013
Military Footprint – A large military footprint due to close proximity to Northwood and Northolt with one reserve unit and multiple cadet units active in the borough itself. A moderate amount of veterans live in the borough but a high number of families as Harrow has the 6th highest number of service pupils across London and over 130 married quarters.
Military Units
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131 Commando Squadron, Royal Engineers Lonergan Lines Army Reserve Centre Honeypot Lane Kingsbury NW9 9QF |
Cadet Units
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201 & 215 Detachments ACF Harrow and Kingsbury |
1454 & 2236 Squadrons ATC Harrow and Stanmore |
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Harrow and Wembley Unit SCC Harrow |
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Veterans |
6,200 (2.5% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
49 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
218 (inc 9 serving and 14 War widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
132 (+233 in neighbouring Bushey) |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
9 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Housing / Employment |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Havering
Armed Forces Champion
Barbara Nicholls (Director of Adult Social Care & Health): Barbara.Nicholls@havering.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Denis O’Flynn: CouncillorDenis.O’Flynn@havering.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 26 June 2012
Military Footprint – A small active military population with just one reserve unit but the 6th highest veteran population in London as well as a significant number of cadet units across the borough.
Military Units
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B Company, 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment 312 London Road Romford RM7 9NH |
Cadet Units
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42, 47 & 48 Detachments Army Cadet Force Harold Hill, Rainham and Upminster |
6F Squadron Air Training Corps Romford |
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Hornchurch & Upminster Sea Cadet Corps |
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Veterans |
9,100 (3.7% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
29 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
343 (inc 11 serving personnel) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
28 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Housing / Employment |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Hillingdon
Armed Forces Champion
John Wheatley (Senior Policy Officer): JWheatley@hillingdon.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Ray Puddifoot: Leader@hillingdon.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 25 June 2012
Military Footprint – Over 800 service people and families based in and around Hillingdon Borough due to RAF Northolt and Northwood HQ proximity. Around 4% population are veterans which is average but with above average number of service families.
Hillingdon Council are Silver Award winners of the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Military Units
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RAF Northolt West End Road Ruislip HA4 6NG |
600 (City of London) Squadron RAUXAF RAF Northolt HA4 6NG |
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31 Sig Sqn (71 Sig Regt) Honeycroft Hill Uxbridge UB10 9NH |
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Cadet Units
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191 & 198 Detachments Army Cadet Force Uxbridge & Ickenham |
1083, 114, 14F & 1381 Squadrons Air Training Corps Uxbridge, Ruislip, Northolt & Drayton |
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Veterans |
8,100 (2.8% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
407 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
855 (inc 89 serving personnel) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
806 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
25 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Social Care |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Hounslow
Armed Forces Champion
Joan Conlon (Community Participation Manager): Joan.Conlon@hounslow.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Bishnu Gurung: Bishnu.Gurung@hounslow.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 9 July 2012
Military Footprint – 500 service people and families based in and around the Cavalry Barracks. 13th highest number of veterans and 3rd highest number of Service pupils across all London Boroughs alongside 4 active cadet units build a comprehensive Armed Forces community.
Military Unit
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Irish Guards Cavalry Barracks Hounslow TW4 6HD |
Cadet Units
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192, 194, 197 Detachments Army Cadet Force Heston, Hounslow and Feltham |
Feltham and Hounslow Sea Cadet Corps Feltham |
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Veterans |
7,500 (2.8% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
67 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
347 (inc 23 serving and 15 War widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
117 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
26 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Social Care |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Islington
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Gary Poole: Gary.Poole@islington.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 29 June 2013
Military Footprint – A small but historic military footprint in the Borough with a significant active cadet community. A low in number but active and committed veteran population has good liaison with the council in the Borough.
Military Units
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Honourable Artillery Company Finsbury Barracks City Road EC1Y 2BQ |
Cadet Units
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23 Detachment Army Cadet Force Holloway |
329 Squadron Air Training Corps Finsbury |
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Islington Unit Sea Cadet Corps |
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Veterans |
3,600 (1.7% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
5 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
124 (inc 8 serving and 4 War widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
|
Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
213 (2nd highest in London) |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Housing |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Kensington and Chelsea
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Gerard Hargreaves: Cllr.Hargreaves@rbkc.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 10 March 2012
Military Footprint – Small but significant military footprint with 2 reserve units and close proximity to the regular unit in Hyde Park. Modest veteran population and home to The Royal Hospital.
Military Units
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7th Battalion The Rifles Headquarters 1A Iverna Gardens Kensington W8 6TN |
B Detachment, 256 Field Hospital 1A Iverna Gardens Kensington W8 6TN |
Cadet Units
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236 Detachments Army Cadet Force Kensington |
46F Squadron Air Training Corps South Kensington |
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Veterans |
3,200 (2.0% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
9 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
297 (inc 13 War widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
28 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
100 (8nd highest in London) |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Housing / Employment |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Kingston upon Thames
Armed Forces Champion
Iona Lidington (Director of Public Health): Iona.Lidington@kingston.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Margaret Thompson: Margaret.Thompson@kingston.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 24 June 2013 & 11 November 2018
Military Footprint – A Borough with a relatively large reserve military presence with 3 units co-located in Kingston, a large number of married quarters with families and the 5th highest number across London of service children in local schools.
Military Units
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256 Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps 19 Portsmouth Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2QX |
G Coy, The London Regiment 19 Portsmouth Road KT1 2QX |
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31 Signal Squadron, 71 Signal Regiment 19 Portsmouth Road KT1 2QX |
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Cadet Units
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156 Detachment Army Cadet Force Surbiton |
328 & 1034 Squadrons Air Training Corps Kingston & Surbiton |
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Kingston & District Sea Cadet Corps Kingston |
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Veterans |
4,700 (2.8% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
61 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
268 (inc 3 serving and 23 War widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
198 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
44 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Housing / Health |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Lambeth
Armed Forces Champion
Paul Bates (Director of Strategy and Communications): PBates@lambeth.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Jess Leigh: JLeigh@lambeth.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 6 November 2013
Military Footprint – 2 reserve units and 4 active cadet units in the borough combine with a moderate veteran and family picture to provide a significant Armed Forces Community living in Lambeth.
Military Units
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D (London Irish) Company London Regiment Connaught House Flodden Road Camberwell SE5 9LL |
253 Provost Company, Royal Military Police 132 Upper Tulse Hill Brixton SW2 2RR |
Cadet Units
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71, 74, 77 & 149 Detachments Camberwell, Lambeth, Clapham and Upper Norwood |
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Veterans |
7,300 (2.3% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
15 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
280 (inc 10 serving personnel) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
44 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Finance / Health |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Lewisham
Armed Forces Champion
Mick Lear (Head of Benefits): Mick.Lear@lewisham.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Kevin Bonavia: CllrKevin.Bonavia@lewisham.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 12 March 2013
Military Footprint – No regular units but strong reserve presence with combined unit strength of over 400. Estimated over 150 reservists from local units living in the borough. Lewisham has the 10th highest veteran percentage of population in London.
Lewisham Council are Gold Award winners of the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Military Units
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101 Regiment, Royal Engineers Hudson House Bromley Road SE6 2RH |
106 Royal Artillery HQ Napier House Baring Road SE12 0BH |
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221 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers Hudson House Bromley Road SE6 2RH |
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Cadet Units
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92, 96, 99, 102 Detachments Army Cadet Force Catford, Grove Park and Lee |
1921 Squadron Air Training Corps Grove Park |
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Veterans |
8,800 (3.0% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
8 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
276 (inc 11 serving personnel) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 (40 in neighbouring Bromley) |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
34 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Housing / Social Care |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Merton
Armed Forces Champion
Evereth Willis (Equality and Community Cohesion Officer): Evereth.Willis@merton.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Dennis Pearce: Dennis.Pearce@merton.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 10 September 2013
Military Footprint – A significant military presence in the borough with the 3rd highest number of veterans and the 11th highest number of service pupils across London. With the addition of a reserve units, 7 active cadet units and a number of families living in the borough, the total community could be 10-15% of the population.
Military Unit
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210 Transport Squadron, 151 Regiment Princess Royal House Stonecot Hill SM3 9HG |
Cadet Units
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134, 136 & 157 Detachments Army Cadet Force Merton, Edge Hill and Stonecot Hill |
18F, 565, 2157 Squadrons Air Training Corps Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Mitcham |
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Merton Unit Sea Cadet Corps Mitcham |
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Veterans |
14,800 (7.3% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
29 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
305 (inc 6 serving and 30 War widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
6 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
37 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Social Care |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
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Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Terry Paul: Terence.Paul@newham.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 1 July 2012
Military Footprint – A modest military footprint with one reserve unit and 3 active cadet units combining with a small but significant veteran population.
Military Unit
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G Company, 7th Battalion The Rifles The Cedars Portway West Ham E15 3QN |
Cadet Units
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43 & 46 Detachments Army Cadet Force East Ham and West Ham |
West Ham Unit Sea Cadet Corps West Ham |
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Veterans |
4,700 (1.5% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
12 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
170 (inc 3 serving and 6 War widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
18 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Housing / Social Care |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Redbridge
Armed Forces Champion
Edith Galliers (Head of Policy, Equalities and Communities): Edith.Galliers@redbridge.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Roy Emmett: Roy.Emmett@redbridge.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 23 January 2013
Military Footprint – No regular military units but 1 reserve squadron and 6 active cadets units combine with a moderate family and veteran picture to build a significant Armed Forces Community in the borough.
Lead Unit
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217 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers Army Reserve Centre Gordon Road Ilford IG1 1SW |
Cadet Units
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HQ 3 Coy, 32, 33, 36 & 44 Detachments Ilford, Barkingside, Woodford and Fullwell Cross |
241 Squadron Air Training Corps Woodford |
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Veterans |
5,300 (1.8% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
11 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
194 (inc 6 serving and 24 War widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
51 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Employment / Finance |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Richmond upon Thames
Armed Forces Champion
Carol Clapperton (Partnership & Policy Manager): Carol.Clapperton@richmond.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Michael Butlin: Cllr.M.Butlin@richmond.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 14 October 2011
Military Footprint – 70 permanent Army personnel posted in the Borough with a strong family community including the 4th highest number of service pupils across London. This combines with an active cadet force and veteran community to build a significant Armed Forces Community.
Military Unit
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Royal Military School of Music Kneller Hall 64 Kneller Road Twickenham TW2 7DN |
Cadet Units
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196 & 199 Detachments Army Cadet Force Twickenham |
39F Squadron Air Training Corps Barnes |
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Twickenham & Richmond Sea Cadet Corps |
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Veterans |
4,200 (2.2% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
64 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
421 (inc 4 serving and 38 War widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
43 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
24 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Housing |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Southwark
Armed Forces Champion
Stephen Douglass (Director of Communities): Stephen.Douglass@southwark.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Ian Wingfield: Ian.Wingfield@southwark.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 25 April 2013
Military Footprint – 10 official Army postings in the borough with the reservist and family picture adding to the 10th highest veteran population and 4th highest number of service pupils in Inner London to create a substantial Armed Forces Community.
Military Unit
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256 (City of London) Field Hospital Army Reserve Centre 71 Braganza Street Walworth SE17 3RF |
Cadet Units
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71, 72, 75, 78 & 79 Detachments Camberwell, Bermondsey, Walworth, Dulwich and Peckham Rye |
Southwark Unit Walworth |
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Veterans |
8,300 (2.7% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
12 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
243 (inc 9 serving personnel) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
145 (4th highest in London) |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Employment |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Sutton
Armed Forces Champion
Sam Barker (Head of Commissioning, Insight and Improvement): Sam.Barker@sutton.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Chris Williams: Chris.Williams@sutton.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 28 June 2012 & 26 June 2019
Military Footprint – No military units in the borough but still good recognition, support and relationships from the council. 151 Transport Regiment sit on the Sutton / Merton border and personnel potentially live in and are recruited from Sutton.
Sutton Council are Bronze Award winners of the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Cadet Units
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Sutton Sea Cadet Corps Wallington |
219 & 350 Squadrons Army Cadet Force Sutton/Cheam & Carshalton/Wallington |
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Veterans |
6,200 (3.4% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
29 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
276 (inc 14 serving and 26 War widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
41 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Housing / Finance |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
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Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Peter Golds: councillorpetergolds@gmail.com
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 14 October 2011
Military Footprint – Home of the only Royal Naval unit in London with 20 full time postings as well as the headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. 2nd highest number of veterans in London and a strong historic military association within the Borough leads to a highly visible and substantial Armed Forces Community.
Military Units
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HMS President 72 St Katherine’s Way London E1W 1UQ |
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers HM Tower of London EC3N 4AB |
Cadet Units
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24 & 25 Detachments ACF Bow and Bethnal Green |
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Veterans |
17,300 (6.1% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
5 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
209 (inc 5 serving personnel) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
131 (6th highest in London) |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Employment |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
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Armed Forces Champion
David Lowe (Connecting Communities Programme Manager): David.Lowe@walthamforest.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 29 June 2013
Military Footprint – A small Armed Forces Community is made up of an ageing veteran population, one reserve unit and a small number of families alongside a large active cadet force in the Borough.
Military Unit
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68 Signal Squadron, 71 Signal Regiment 900 Lea Bridge Road Whipps Cross E17 9DR |
Cadet Units
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35 & 37 Detachments Army Cadet Force Walthamstow & Chingford |
12F & 27F Squadrons Air Training Corps Leyton & Chingford |
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Clapton and Waltham Forest Sea Cadet Corps Clapton & Chingford |
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Veterans |
4,400 (1.7% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
8 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
176 (inc 8 serving personnel) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
0 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
52 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Housing / Health |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Wandsworth
Armed Forces Champion
Alderman Leslie McDonnell: Leslie.McDonnell@lineone.net
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Guy Senior: GSenior@wandsworth.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 30 June 2012
Military Footprint – 3 reserve units and 100+ service families across two service accommodation locations as well as a diverse veteran population give a significant Armed Forces Community within a supportive borough.
Wandsworth Council are Gold Award winners of the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Military Units
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Regimental HQ – The London Regiment 27 St John’s Hill Battersea SW11 1TT |
Royal Marines Reserve (City of London) 351 Merton Road Southfields SW18 5JX |
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C Company 5RRF 213 Balham High Road London SW17 7BQ |
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Cadet Units
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131, 132, 133, 135 & 137 Detachments Battersea, Southfields, Wandsworth, Balham & Putney |
33F & 34F Squadrons Battersea & Balham |
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Tooting & Balham and Wandsworth & Chelsea Sea Cadet Corps |
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Veterans |
5,200 (1.7% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
41 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
509 (inc 27 serving and 30 War Widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
125 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
61 |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Health / Employment |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.
Click here to find support in Westminster
Armed Forces Champion
Lucy Glover (Strategy Team Leader): LGlover@westminster.gov.uk
Armed Forces Representative Councillor
Cllr Mark Shearer: MShearer@westminster.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Signed – 26 June 2012
Military Footprint – The City of Westminster is the home of government in the UK and as such is the work place of over 1800 service people. Many of these commute into the City but with two regular and one reserve unit, a large number are residents and there is a strong family presence as well as a significant number of veterans.
Westminster City Council are Bronze Award winners of the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Military Units
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London Central Garrison Birdcage Walk SW1E 6HQ |
Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Hyde Park Barracks SW7 1SE |
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A (London Scottish) Company, Londons SW1P 1JU |
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Cadet Units
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231, 232, 234 & 235 Detachments Army Cadet Force Paddington, Mayfair and Westminster |
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Veterans |
5,500 (2.4% of total population) |
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Service Pupils |
56 |
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Armed Forces Pension Claimants |
533 (inc 44 serving and 17 war widow(er)s) |
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Service Family Accommodation Properties |
192 |
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Veterans’ Gateway Enquiries |
191 (3rd highest in London) |
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Most frequent enquiries |
Housing / Health |
Veteran numbers estimated from RBL household surveys and reports profiling the needs of the service community.
Veterans’ Gateway enquiries from January 2019 – April 2020 and localised by Local Authority postcode area.
All other data extracted from gov.uk data releases.