We bring together Forces-connected people - individuals and groups - mixed across role, rank, age, gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, and the sectors of Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. United at annual commemorative events, such as Armed Forces Day and Remembrance Services, Forces-connected people can otherwise tend to remain fairly separate, on their own or in specific groups. Given the widely reported increasing prevalence and blight of isolation and loneliness in society, it is more important than ever to feel related to others and the broader community. 

Art supports people to get creative in their communities, improve their sense of wellbeing and place in the world. Aside from the Forces photographers or 'phots' as they are known, there are few art-related positions to hold, no cadet badges to work to, and sparse opportunities for veterans. In the Forces community, you must think on your feet, address complex challenges, deal with fast-moving situations and innovate ready solutions. Building on this creativity, we open-up new means for people to explore ideas, stories and images, make and exhibit artworks. 

We work intergenerationally and across positions, mixing military family children, youth cadets, working age personnel and their partners, reservists, adult cadet volunteers and veterans to create artworks. We encourage individual expression, group collaboration, the strengthening of social ties and public relations.

Our staff and volunteers are Forces-linked individuals, or where there are niche skills required, employees will have experience of working in military charities or similar. Partnering with ex-Forces recruiters, we support people in the widely acknowledged challenges of transitioning to civilian life or living as a military family.

Upholding the Armed Forces Covenant’s promise of mutual understanding and inclusion between the Force’s community and the Nations, we provide a bridge to the general public through dissemination and showcasing of artwork, enhancing society’s awareness and understanding of Forces community life and contributions.

We aim to inspire the young people who will become the next generation in service and the adult cadet volunteers who give of their time to develop them, honour those who are serving or have served, full or part-time and the families who support them to do so.