Beacon Counselling Trust (BCT) is pleased to announce that we have become a member of Cobseo, the Confederation of Service Charities, further strengthening our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families.
As a leading provider of specialist mental health services, Beacon Counselling Trust is proud to deliver the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network (AFGSN), a national service providing free, confidential support to members of the Armed Forces community affected by gambling-related harm.
The network offers tailored treatment, practical advice and support for individuals and family members, recognising the unique experiences and challenges faced by those connected to military life concerning gambling harm.
Joining Cobseo represents an important opportunity to collaborate with organisations across the Armed Forces charity sector, share expertise and help improve outcomes for those who serve or have served. Through membership, Beacon Counselling Trust will contribute its specialist knowledge in gambling-related harms and mental health while working alongside partners to strengthen the support available across the sector.
Neil Platt MBE, Clinical Director at Beacon Counselling Trust, said:
“We are delighted to become a member of Cobseo and join an established network of organisations dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces community. Through the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network, we see first-hand the impact gambling-related harm can have on serving personnel, veterans and their families. Working collaboratively with fellow Cobseo members will help us raise awareness of these issues, strengthen referral pathways and ensure more people can access the specialist support they need.”
Beacon Counselling Trust’s membership reflects our commitment to partnership and collaboration, recognising that many members of the Armed Forces community experience complex and interconnected challenges that are best addressed through coordinated support.
As part of Cobseo, Beacon Counselling Trust looks forward to:
- Raising awareness of gambling-related harm within the Armed Forces community.
- Promoting the specialist services available through the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network.
- Strengthening referral pathways with Armed Forces charities and statutory organisations.
- Sharing evidence and best practice on gambling-related harm, mental health and wellbeing.
- Contributing to collaborative initiatives that improve outcomes for serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families.
BCT are excited to work alongside fellow Cobseo members to ensure that everyone in the Armed Forces community can access timely, compassionate and specialist support when they need it most.
For more information about the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network and Beacon Counselling Trust’s services, please visit our website or get in touch with our team armedforces@beaconcounsellingtrrust.co.uk