Balfour Beatty/VCP Armed Forces Refurbishment Project
Balfour Beatty & Warwickshire County Council in partnership with the Veterans Contact Point are soon to start a major refurbishment of our existing “Horsa Building” with first stage works beginning in early September 2018.
VCP’s Office/Building as is
New building following refurbishment – artists impression at this stage and may not be the final approved plan (subject to approval and consent)
New interior – some changes have already taken place (artists impression of the proposed internal building – final layout subject to approval and consent)
The above diagrams and proposals are only an indication of the work being considered and exact details/plans are not yet confirmed.
The facility for emergency accommodation is also only an indication of a potential and should this opportunity manifest into reality, full risk assessments and consultations with interested parties will be taken prior to any veterans being afforded this service. Its is stressed that should we offer emergency overnight accommodation this will only happen when all other statutory provisions and other alternatives have been exhausted.
We are looking for support from our Armed Forces Community to be involved in working alongside Balfour Beatty be it from making the Tea or actual getting your hands dirty.
We would also welcome support through donations to support the work being done, this crowd funding page has been set up to help with the internal furniture and additional resources for the completed building, if you wish to support you can so this direct through the Veterans Contact Point (cheques payable to The Veterans Contact Point) where all funding will be allocated direct to the refurb or alternatively this can be done through:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/vcp-balfourbeatty
Interest in getting involved? Ring us 02476343793 or email: contactus@veteranscontactpoint.co.uk
Memorial to the late Jesse (Raymond) Owen – Royal Marine
Work continues on the planned memorial for Jesse Owen a former Royal Marine/Special Boat Service Veteran who passed away on the 20th November 2017. The VCP and Barry Longden (Cllr NBBC) who himself is also a Veteran, have made contact with FCC Environment at Judkins Quarry in Nuneaton who have kindly donated the main memorial stone. Planning permissions are being sort from NBCC to place the memorial in Riverslea Park, Nuneaton, with a deadline for the dedication ceremony being planned for 17th December 2017. The memorial and dedication will also recognise all of our Commando Forces and will be display the Commando Dagger the emblem of Commando Forces and “United We Conquer” their moto.
The VCP have also been in contact with Major General Rob Macowan RM and The Royal Marines Association who have pledged their support and attendance at the dedication ceremony. Please watch this site for further details of presentation, if you want to donate or be involved in this project/event please contact the VCP 02476343793.
Volunteer Opportunities with The Veterans Contact Point in Nuneaton
News Release
VCP media team: 024 763 43793
01 August 2016
Veterans Contact Point (VCP) – Volunteer to mentor our Armed Forces!
The Veterans Contact Point, an Armed Forces charity, is urgently looking for volunteers to become mentors/peer support workers for our local Service Personnel who have left the Armed Forces. We welcome interest from all not just those who are veterans themselves.
The charity is calling upon motivated individuals to join its ranks and be paired up with military service personnel in the local communities of Coventry, Warwickshire & Solihull areas.
The role of a VCP mentor/peer support worker is to listen, support, motivate and empower those who they are supporting, acting as their professional advocate assisting them to access opportunities and services. We will offer you training and support to develop your skills and knowledge in supporting our Armed Forces, their families and dependants.
Civvy-street can be difficult for former members of the Armed Forces, Families & Dependants as employment, living arrangements, financial stability, support networks and personal lifestyles all change rapidly and sometimes all at once. We aim to be there as an additional source of support at this critical time to veterans and their families helping them to get the help that they are eligible for.
The Veterans Contact Point Supports Service Personnel from all of our Armed Forces and we work alongside the other key partners, helping individuals of the Armed Forces, no matter the circumstances.
For more information or to learn how to become a volunteer visit www.veteranscontactpoint.co.uk, email:contactus@veteranscontactpoint.co.uk or call 02476 343793.
Follow us on Twitter:@veteransCP
Registered Charity (England & Wales No. 1155953