For the first time in its history, DSEI has bought together four military charities in a new approach that will enable the charities to profile key services which support the integrated defence and security workforce.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and the Royal Air Forces Association are exhibiting at the event, which opened today (12 Sept).
During DSEI, the RAF Association is offering delegates the opportunity to relax and recharge, to build camaraderie and connections with colleagues by taking on a gaming challenge with the RAF Video Gaming and Esports Association (RAF VGEA) and to find out more about its Finding it Tough? mental resilience training.
Held biennially, the DSEI event in London connects governments, national armed forces, industry thought leaders and the global defence and security supply chain.
On behalf of the four-charity coalition, Rachel Huxford, the Association’s director of Marketing, Fundraising and Trading said: “DSEI 2023 is a unique opportunity for us to connect with current and former service personnel – people who may need our services now, or in the future. We are extremely grateful to DSEI for creating the catalyst for us to work together in a new way and, ultimately, have a positive impact on the lives of more people within our Armed Forces community.”
DSEI Director, Grant Burgham said: “The vital work that these four military charities carry out rightfully deserves a central place at this year’s DSEI. There will be many service personnel who attend throughout the four days of the event and having the chance to see the services available to them at this global gathering is so important. The military charities will have unrivalled access to service personnel past and present alongside numerous opportunities to engage with the wider defence industry.”
