A Charity started by a Monmouthshire man that provides vital support to ex-servicemen and women throughout Wales has launched a partnership with NatWest.

R3 Cymru – standing for resettle, recover and reskill, which was set up by Andrew Hubert von Staufer, offers a range of support services to ex-service personnel suffering from the effects of combat-related stress.

The charity, with its main offices in Monmouthshire, has just launched three new specialist centres, including a pioneering eco-therapy centre near Abergavenny.

The new partnership will see NatWest providing financial education and money management advice, enabling candidates to manage their finances effectively as they adjust to civilian life.

Under the leadership of Mr Hubert von Staufer, the charity has just accepted its first tranche of candidates in north Wales, with more to follow in Monmouthshire and the Valleys.

For full story see Beacon 12/10/11.