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Fire Fighters Charity
Out of the 180,000 charities in the United Kingdom,
the Fire Fighters Charity is listed in the top 100 and offers a number of
professional services to fire service personnel and their families during
their times of need.
The Charity offers support services across the UK for the whole
fire community, assisting in excess of 17,000 individuals every year. This
community includes fire fighters, non-uniform and support staff, retired
personnel, as well as dependants.
Available Services
The Fire Fighters charity offers a wide range of services which
include:
Therapy
- Residential therapy programmes, run by teams of dedicated professionals
- Physical treatment for a wide range of conditions and injuries
- Child and family therapy programmes for families with children that have
long-term disabilities and conditions
Recuperation
- Recover from illness, injury or surgery in stunning countryside or coastal
locations
- Peaceful environments aid emotional and physical recovery for individuals or
families
Beneficiary Support
Services
- Confidential and impartial helpline service, offering advice, guidance and
support on a wide range of issues
- Nationwide network of trained volunteers and professionals, ready to help
you locally and provide solutions to real life problems
Eligibility
Following five years service within Derbyshire
Fire and Rescue Service all individuals will have a lifetime access to the
services of the charity.
The charity operates three centres set in
idyllic locations around the country, namely Cumbria, Devon, and West Sussex.
These can also be rented by employees for a relaxing break at any time of the
year. The charity offers valuable support for all employees of the Fire and
Rescue Services across the United Kingdom.
Charity Fundraising Events
It costs over £9 million every year to keep the Charity running,
and with no government funding, it is completely reliant upon
donations and fundraising. The Charity has organised the Fire Fighters Lottery
and welcomes ideas for fundraising events.
For further details about the Fire Fighters Charity please
visit their homepage using the link below.
Link: Fire Fighters Charity Homepage
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