Team Forces

09/11/2026

06/11/2026

On Wednesday evening, Team Forces was proud to sponsor a special evening celebrating our inspirational ambassador, Sally Orange MBE, and her powerful new documentary, When Life Gives You Lemons… Everyone’s Everest.

The evening began with a Team Forces VIP drinks reception, bringing together sponsors, military guests and supporters, before everyone gathered for the screening in a packed theatre. The atmosphere was electric!

It was a wonderful occasion celebrating Sally’s remarkable achievements and her commitment to raising awareness of mental health through sport, challenge and adventure.

Huge congratulations to director Tom McShane, whose vision and determination have brought Sally’s story to the screen so movingly.
The screening was followed by a fascinating panel discussion featuring Dr Shaunna Burke and Dr Sophie Redlin, expertly hosted by Lisa Allen. We were also honoured to welcome legendary mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington, aged 92, whose presence made the evening even more special.

The film "Everyone's Everest" is now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video! We encourage everyone to watch and share Sally’s story, helping to spread its important message about resilience, mental health and the power of taking on a challenge.

The film also features To Conquer Mountains, performed by Ward Thomas, with lyrics written by the winner of a poetry competition. You can find this on Spotify!!!

And Sally isn’t stopping there! Her next project, the B**b Run (www.sallyorange.com/boobrun) is happening next March. We look forward to following her next adventure!
As our CEO, Major General Lamont Kirkland CBE, reflected during the evening:

“Sally shows us that no matter how steep the challenge, nature provides a way up. Find your strength. Find your summit… perhaps we all should be a bit more Sally.”

A fitting message from an evening that reminded us that none of us should have to climb our mountains alone.

03/11/2026

🤝 Celebrating a partnership that has stood the test of time!

Team Forces is delighted to announce that Teledyne Qioptiq has renewed its Gold Partnership, continuing a valued relationship that began in 2013.

Their long-standing support helps us create opportunities for serving personnel, veterans and their families through sport, challenge and adventure. From supporting inspiring expeditions such as Henry Wootton’s Golden Globe Race campaign to contributing to our Good Causes Fund, their commitment makes a real difference across the Armed Forces community.

A huge thank you to Teledyne Qioptiq for their continued trust and support. We look forward to achieving even more together! 👏

🔗 Read the full story: https://teamforces.org/2026/11/02/teledyne-qioptiq-2026/

Team Forces is proud to celebrate the renewed support of Teledyne Qioptiq as a Gold Partner

30/10/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Finding a new purpose through sport | Daniel Eden
What happens when life takes an unexpected turn and the future you imagined suddenly changes?

In the latest episode of The Team Forces Podcast, British Army veteran Dan Eden shares his extraordinary journey from serving as a Physical Training Instructor with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) to becoming an international para-athlete in Nordic skiing. 🎿

After losing his arm, battling sepsis and facing repeated setbacks, Dan refused to give up. He talks openly about his rehabilitation, his determination to remain in service and how the Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team (AFPST) helped him discover a new path through sport.

💬 His story is a powerful reminder that, even when life changes beyond recognition, it is possible to find a new direction, rebuild your identity and discover strengths you never knew you had.

🎧 Listen to Dan’s inspiring story now: teamforces.transistor.fm/episodes/from-life-changing-injury-to-nordic-skiing-dan-eden-s-journey-of-resilience

👏 Thank you, Dan, for sharing your story with us.
Resilience

30/10/2026

🚙 Need a helping hand getting your next sporting event or adventure off the ground?

Team Forces has a Ford Ranger Wildtrak pick-up available for short-term loan to Armed Forces sports associations and beneficiary groups across the Armed Forces community.

Whether you’re transporting equipment or towing a trailer, boat or horse box, this versatile vehicle could help make your next sporting activity, event or expedition possible. With a tow hook and plenty of capability, it’s another way Team Forces is helping enable opportunities through the power of sport, challenge and adventure.

A huge thank you to General Dynamics UK Limited and Ford UK for making this vehicle available to Team Forces and helping us support the Armed Forces community.

📩 Interested in borrowing the vehicle? Get in touch with Catharine Moss at [email protected] to discuss your requirements.

Please feel free to share with any Armed Forces sports associations or beneficiary groups who could make use of this fantastic resource!

21/10/2026

We’re delighted that Carwood is continuing its support of Team Forces as a Gold Partner. 🤝
Carwood has a particularly valuable connection with military motorsport, helping talented Service personnel compete, develop their skills and represent their Service in this demanding sporting environment.
Their continued support also contributes to our wider work, enabling grants for sport, challenge and adventure across the Armed Forces community – helping serving personnel, veterans and their families build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
A huge thank you to Carwood for their ongoing commitment and for helping us create opportunities for people across the Armed Forces community.
Read the full story below 👇
🔗 teamforces.org/2026/10/21/carwood-2026

10/10/2026

🎯 A First-Class Finish to Our Clay Shooting Season!

On Wednesday, we rounded off our 2026 clay shooting season in style at the impressive E.J. Churchill Shooting Ground, set within the beautiful West Wycombe Estate.

Despite another soggy start, the skies eventually cleared for a fantastic day that brought together our MOD guests and defence industry partners.

The team at E.J. Churchill looked after us superbly, with exceptional hospitality and outstanding food throughout the day.

The flurry shooting format is always a favourite. With the right mix of friendly competition, teamwork, and plenty of time to chat between rounds, it's a great way to bring people together, whatever their shooting experience.

There were some impressive performances, plenty of laughter and a few rather different prizes handed out along the way! 🏆

Huge thanks to Exponential -E for partnering with us, to everyone who joined, and to the wonderful E.J. Churchill team for looking after us so well.

A lovely way to finish our clay shooting events for the year!

09/10/2026