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e50K Communities Team at Bramble Woods
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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

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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: 

  1. Inequality in access to education and employment. 

  2. Social Isolation due to frequently relocating. 

  3. Mental and physical wellbeing problems due to the nature of Armed Forces life.

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“ 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.

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Employment & Volunteering: Providing multiple opportunities for employment and volunteering leading to long term prospects.

employment opportunities with e50K

Engagement & Community Cohesion: Providing opportunities for the community to gather and interact together, with the aim of tackling social isolation.

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Enterprise: Creating & advancing community led business opportunities & fostering entrepreneurial spirit, with the aim of becoming self sustainable.

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Environment & sustainability: Improving the natural environment whilst supporting, nurturing & protecting the environment within which the Armed Forces reside.

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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. 

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“ 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

Amy, Site Manager e50K

Caroline

Amy

Eve

Cat

Rachael, Project Director

Rachael

Kerryanne

chris, Logistics Assistant e50K

Chris

Louise

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.

Bramble Woods at Catterick Garrison

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.

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the Catterick projects embody our five pillars

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environment
engagement
education
enterprise
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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

corporate partners of e50K

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.

Get in touch to discuss partnership opportunities.