HighGround

HighGround is an employment-focused charity dedicated to supporting military personnel, veterans and reservists in transitioning to new careers within the land-based sector.

• From: Office for Veterans' Affairs
• Published: 18 November 2024

• Employment, education and training: Transition support, Career advice and support for jobseekers, Starting a business and Education and other training
• Community and social: Volunteering opportunities and Women veterans support
• England: North East and Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, East of England, London, South West and South East

About HighGround

HighGround aims to improve the employment and wellbeing prospects of serving personnel, reservists and veterans by leveraging the green environment as a space for growth, recovery and opportunity.

Their programmes are designed to help the successful transition of military personnel into land-based sectors through a range of specialised pathways.

They offer:

• hands-on experience in the land-based sector, such as farming, forestry and other green industries
• support and mentorship in developing relevant skills, such as arboriculture, blacksmithing and forestry
• remote learning opportunities, such as interactive webinars and expert-led discussions
• a bespoke programme designed to support female veterans in transitioning into teaching roles within the land-based sector
• horticulture therapy delivered in partnership with the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall

Get in touch with HighGround

By phone

Phone: 07432 859 268
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm (except public holidays)

By email

Email: operationsmanager@highground-uk.org

Online

Website: HighGround

By post

HighGround
c/o The Poppy Factory
20 Petersham Road
Richmond
London
TW10 6UR

Published 18 November 2024