Today, on VE Day, we remember the end of war in Europe — and we honour not only the bravery of those who served on the front lines, but also the quiet courage of the families who stood behind them.
We remember. We honour. We support.
Calling all professionals working with the #armedforcescommunity in the #midlands. Come along and find out more:
👉www.theripplepond.org/professionals
A powerful moment from our conversation with Gill Charlton as she spoke about finding your community. At The Ripple Pond we see first hand the positives of peer support and community.
#armedforcescommunity #seenheardsupported
In case we've not yet introduced ourselves, we are The Ripple Pond, a charity that supports the families of those with service attributable injuries. We'd love you to take a look at our website and see more of what we do:
www.theripplepond.org
We have a great new blog that's just gone live written by one of our members. It talks about coping with the realities, day to day of caring for a loved one with a mental health condition.
If you'd like to read their story, check out www.theripplepond.org/.../behind-c...
Team Ripple Pond had a brilliant day yesterday at the COBSEO ED&I Symposium at RBL's HQ in London. The team made some great connections within other charities. We'll now look to build on these and keep the momentum going. Thanks very much to COBSEO and RBL for hosting.
#CharityConnections
Every story matters. Watch Sarah's story as she shares her journey of becoming a military carer. Perhaps you resonate? To find out more about the help The Ripple Pond can provide, get in touch with us today.
youtu.be/jx1ArO1IB6E
#armedforcescommunity
Our latest weekly blog post entitled, "Dealing with uncertainty: how to find peace without answers" is out now!
www.theripplepond.org/news
We'd love to know your thoughts!
How do you communicate with a loved one when words just aren't enough? Check out our blog post now www.theripplepond.org/news
@england.nhs.uk Will likely be of interest to your ICBs 😊
Save the date! Are you a professional working with serving people or veterans and their families? Find out more about The Ripple Pond and our Professional Information Sessions here www.theripplepond.org/networking
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Our weekly blog post is now live! Please give it a read and a share if you feel it has value.
An advert for our blog post "finding friendship in unlikely places"
We know that many of our members have formed friendships through our peer support networks. Does our new blog post resonate with you too?
www.theripplepond.org/news
Did you miss last weeks blog post? Take a look now
www.theripplepond.org/news
Are you looking after an injured service person or veteran that has served in the UK armed forces? Check out our video to find out what some of our existing members say. You can self refer on our website, www.theripplepond.org.
Have you discovered our weekly blog yet? This week it's about seasonal selfcare and we'd love you to take a look:
www.theripplepond.org/post/seasona...
#selfcare #armedforcescommunity #growthmindset
Perspective is everything.
Think of a challenging moment in your life, then try reinterpreting it from a positive angle.
Sometimes the hardest moments pave the way for the greatest growth. How have you reframed a tough time in your life? Share your story!
#PersonalGrowth
We've recently launched a new blog and would love to know your thoughts - what would you like to see on there?
www.theripplepond.org/news
Image of phone on black slate, with The Ripple Pond logo that says "Supporting Families, Strengthening Futures; For the Armed Forces Community. Also on the phone it is playing the Feel Good Playlist on spotify. Also on the black slate are ear pods.
We asked our Members what tunes help them feel good and have put together a playlist for 2025 ... we'd love you to check it out and let us know what you think!
Any song's you would add?
#feelgoodmusic #wellbeing #newyear
open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ck...
Words "Back in the Office" with a purple drop and a sentence Team Ripple Pond are back in the office and ready to continue making a difference
🎄✨ We’re back! After a Christmas break, our team is back in the office and ready to continue making a difference in 2025. 💛
🌟 Here's to another year of working to make a positive change
#CharityWork #MakingADifference #ThankYou
If you find yourself in need of help across the Christmas period, make sure you reach out, whilst our office is closed there are some amazing organisations out there, who will offer support.
Need a way to ground yourself and build resilience? At The Ripple Pond, we've got you covered!
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5️⃣things you can see 👀
4️⃣ things you can touch 🖐️
3️⃣ things you can hear🙉
2️⃣ things you can smell👃
1️⃣ thing you can taste👅
#GroundingTechnique
The ripple pond droplet with icons relating to helpful coping mechanisms around it
Let's support each other by sharing our coping strategies! What healthy tools do you wish you had known sooner in your journey? 🌟 #CopingStrategy
We may be a small charity, but we’re dedicated to ensuring our members are seen, heard, and supported. 💪 It’s about resilience, determination, and heartfelt connections. Together, we can create a brighter future! 🌟 www.theripplepond.org.
#MilitaryFamilies #Charity #Impact
Images of people looking for lost items
If you’re having one of those mornings where everything is going awry, you're not alone. From PJs in the fridge (yes, this happened!) to keys in the washing basket, often things turn up in the strangest of places! Let us know the funniest place you’ve found something.
#lostandfound #mondaymorning
Please see below for The Ripple Pond's response to the financial repatriations scheme for LGTBT+ veterans affected by the ban.
If you are supporting a loved one that has been affected by this, please know that The Ripple Pond community is here to support you.
