proudly changing lives within the Armed Forces community
No one is better at improving community life than the people who live, work and play within it.
we are a female led social enterprise founded by a defence spouse and an ex-soldier
Our goal is to create a network of community projects across the UK Armed Forces' estate, to combat the widespread issues of social isolation, social deprivation and mental health & wellbeing.
We do this by providing employment, education and volunteering opportunities, so together we can create sustainable community spaces, which bring people together.
why does the Armed Force community need our support?
We have experienced first hand the challenges that come along with Armed Force living, particularly for spouses and partners:
Inequality in access to education and employment.
Social Isolation due to frequently relocating.
Mental and physical wellbeing problems due to the nature of Armed Forces life.
“ Joining e50K meant I wasn’t just a mum for the day. I got to talk to different people and felt like I had value “
- Molly, Volunteer






all our work is wrapped around our 5 pillars of education, employment, engagement, enterprise & environment
Education: Establish & enable educational opportunities leading to employment and empowerment.
Employment & Volunteering: Providing multiple opportunities for employment and volunteering leading to long term prospects.
Engagement & Community Cohesion: Providing opportunities for the community to gather and interact together, with the aim of tackling social isolation.
Enterprise: Creating & advancing community led business opportunities & fostering entrepreneurial spirit, with the aim of becoming self sustainable.
Environment & sustainability: Improving the natural environment whilst supporting, nurturing & protecting the environment within which the Armed Forces reside.
working and volunteering with us
We understand it can be hard to find work as an Armed Forces spouse or partner due to the transient nature of the lifestyle.
But, we believe rewarding careers are possible, which is why we create flexible job and volunteer opportunities for the Armed Forces community all within the Armed Forces environment.

“ After leaving the military to care for my disabled son, I feared I was unemployable and struggled with my mental health.
e50k has provided me with a new pathway and lease of life. I feel confident and heard, independent and purposeful - I feel like the old me! “
- Amy Manuel (Bramble Woods, Catterick Site Manager)
meet the team
Caroline
Amy
Eve
Cat
Rachael
Hannah
Chris
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Caro is the behind‑the‑scenes hero who ensures everything runs smoothly—especially when it comes to planning, organising, and supporting community events. Her ex-military spouse background gives her a unique edge: she truly understands resilience, adaptability, and teamwork.
Caro makes the nuts and bolts of your community activities work—handling logistics, supporting volunteers, solving problems, and reporting on outcomes so your volunteers can focus on what matters most: connecting with people and making an impact.
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You will find Amy onsite most days tending to the allotments, meadows, ponds or woods, as well as engaging with those who volunteer or visit us and supporting onsite events.
Having served in the Royal Navy for eleven years, Amy now utilises her love of the outdoors, friendly nature and desire to be busy learning new skills daily to serve the Catterick community both for e50K and as a local parish councillor.
“With much of my focus taken up with being a parent carer and studying for a degree in Sociology, my role at e50K has provided me with additional confidence to succeed in all that I do – professionally and personally.” – Amy
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Hannah is the organisational backbone of our community team quietly keeping everything on track through smart systems, accurate data, and rock-solid admin support.
From managing volunteer records and tracking community engagement, to keeping the office running smoothly, Hannah ensures we have the information and structure we need to grow well and make informed decisions.
With a sharp eye for detail and a calm, can-do attitude, she brings clarity and order behind the scenes so that events, partnerships, and everyday activities can run without a hitch.
Hannah makes the background work feel effortless freeing up the team and our volunteers to focus on what matters most: building relationships, delivering impact, and helping our communities thrive.
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With experience running multi million pound large scale, multi-faceted, projects internationally, as Director for e50K CIC, Rachael provides the overall accountability and strategic direction of the not-for-profit.
“Giving communities their own voice and collaborative input is key to successful projects. It’s exciting to be involved in projects where this lies at the heart of the project build.” - Rachael
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Cat serves as a dynamic support role, seamlessly bridging the operational and sales functions within the Communities team. Her multifaceted expertise ensures that both arms of the e50K Enabling initiative are executed with precision and strategic alignment.
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As Move you in Pack™ (MYIP) Logistics Manager, Chris is responsible for accepting, storing, managing and auditing all the stock related to e50K and Amey’s project.
As well as being accountable for the storage and packing hanger Chris also organises and manages the delivery of the finished products to locations across the UK Defence estate in England and Northern Ireland
Having run her own office in a filling machine company bulk ordering, chasing deliveries and safely storing goods is something Chris has a lot of experience with.
“This role has given me the chance to meet new people where I live and boost my confidence in and outside work, including passing my motorbike CBT recently!” - Chris
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Eve brings military-grade precision to financial operations, ensuring every payment, invoice, and reconciliation is executed flawlessly.
Eve ensures invoicing and finance operations are timely, accurate, and dependable—benefitting the entire team by providing a solid financial backbone to support workshops, partnerships, and community impact.
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Beki is the friendly face of community life at Bramble Woods bringing people together through events, outdoor activities, and warm, genuine connection.
With a passion for gardening, getting stuck in, and making everyone feel welcome, Beki is all about creating spaces where families and volunteers can thrive. She first connected with E50K as a volunteer at our Move You In Pack Day three years ago and has been part of the Bramble Woods journey ever since.
Now, as Community and Events Coordinator, Beki leads on planning and delivering events that bring energy and joy to the site while supporting volunteers, listening to the community, and always keeping the kettle warm.
Beki makes your time on site feel meaningful, fun, and full of purpose so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying nature, connecting with others, and being part of something local and lasting.
Beki
community projects at Catterick
With the help of our generous sponsors, we have two community projects at the Catterick Garrison.
‘Bramble Woods’ Community Garden, at the heart of Catterick Garrison, is our thriving Community Hub. We are transforming it with the help of our supporters and the Catterick Community. Thank you.
‘Move you In Packs’ are beautifully presented boxes delivered to every family moving into Amey managed Service Family Accommodation, to welcome them to their new community.
the Catterick projects embody our five pillars
“Volunteeing on the Move You In Packs has given me the confidence to be able to go out and make a difference to my community. I feel like I belong here now”
- Catterick Garrison volunteer
become a corporate partner
We work in collaboration with corporate partners, who share our vision of creating vibrant, sustainable and prosperous spaces for Armed Forces families and local communities.
If you feel the same, we’d love to partner with you.