Armed forces
The armed forces community includes those who serve, or have served, in the armed forces, as well as reservists. It also includes people who care for, depend on, or are close family members of these groups of people.
We've pledged to make sure that our armed forces community is supported in Barnsley. To do so, we've signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant. We've also achieved the Gold Award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant was re-signed by Barnsley Council in March 2020. We invited partners from the charitable, voluntary, health, housing and education sectors to sign as well. These included:
- Barnsley College
- Barnsley CVS
- Barnsley Integrated Care System
- Barnsley Chamber of Commerce
- SSAFA
- Berneslai Homes
Gallery from the signing of the covenant
Armed forces newsletter
Our newsletter has useful updates for the armed forces community. Read our latest newsletter and subscribe to receive it directly to your email inbox.
Updates
Armed Forces Day 2024
Veteran's Tri Services CIC, the dedicated organiser of the Armed Forces Day event in Penistone, have disbanded. Barnsley Council will take the lead on this, and subsequent year's armed forces day celebrations.
This years event will take place in Barnsley town centre on 15 June 2024. Further details will be communicated in due course.
Veteran's ID Card
The application process for a veteran's ID card is now open. You can find further details of how to apply at GOV.UK veteran card.