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About Op Belonging

OP: BELONGING is the social and wellbeing focus of arms of Leavers to Leaders recognises that belonging is crucial for individuals to thrive and contribute to the community. It aims to create inclusive environments where diverse perspectives are valued and embraced. Through Op: Belonging, LTL offers resources, workshops, and community-building opportunites to help individuals cultivate self-awareness, authenticity, and the ability
to lead from their unique strengths and
values.

We are on a mission to reinvent the Experience of Commonwealth and Gurkhas in Britain and develop them to become economically inclusive in both their adopted country and birth country.

F & C Service Personnel

Foreign and commonwealth are vital for the success of the UK economy, we empower those who are serving in the…

F & C Families

Forces families, children and spouses are the number one supporters for the well-being of foreign and commonwealth soldiers, sailors and…

F & C Veterans

F & C veterans have been serving the armed forces for over 200 years. We empower them to navigate civilian…

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Our Projects

This is our portfolio section where each is aligned with a sustainable goal.

Africa

If the current trends continue, by 2030, 575 million people will still be living in extreme poverty. As Leavers to…

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Africa

Some of the hostile environments we are addressing

Employment

F & C and their spouses find it really hard to get meaningful employment that values their expertise; many end…

Finance & Funding

Managing their finances and getting funding has been a struggle for ethnic groups in Britain; when F & C entered…

Will and Notary services

With family and assets back home, many F & C do not have the appropriate legal Will, which can hurt…

Children Services

With no immediate family in the UK, many F & C have little help for their children, especially when one…

Know Their Rights

Having served and living behind the military wire, many F & C are not familiar with their rights in Britain;…

Work & Pension

It is not always easy for F & C to manage their hard-working pension and find suitable work that values…

Housing

Figuring out where to live after their service is a difficult decision, and finding the right property to rent or…

Immigration

Settlement in Britain is the biggest challenge for Gurkhas and the Commonwealth after giving their service.

What Our Ambassadors are saying

Matthew Smith Ambassador Scotland

Having served in both the Army and Police forces, I believe each member of the F & C has the potential to solve at least one of the world’s biggest problems. However, I also believe we are stronger together in solving these problems.

James Graham Ambassador West Midlands

Become a member

Our app is for Commonwealth & Gurkhas personnel, veterans and their families who have served and serving the British Armed Forces.

F & C Personnel

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F & C families

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  • As a member of the F & C, spouses and children over the age of 18 are also welcome to all our events.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Samuel T. Reddy Founder & CEO

Samuel T. Reddy founded LTL Academy in 2018, intending to spotlight Foreign and Commonwealth living in the UK, where many…

Professor Martin Levermore Chairman of the board

Professor Martin Levermore, a child of the Windrush generation, is the CEO of Medical Devices Technology International, a member of…

Dr Alaa Garad President

Dr Alaa Garad is regarded by many as a leading authority in Quality Management and Organisational Learning. His interest is…

Where Are We In UK

Op Belonging is based in Southampton & Scotland with satellite offices mainly in regions where our projects are run.

Hillcrest house, 26 Leigh road, Southampton, Hampshire SO50 9DT UK

(+44) 330 001 5318

Our Success In Numbers

1000 Members so far
12 Project Implemented
5 Countries
7 New Project

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