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Date published: 01 Oct 2025

Six projects with one goal – to tackle domestic abuse in forces communities

We’ve funded another six projects under our Free from Fear programme, worth a total of more than three quarters of a million pounds, to further strengthen much-needed support to victim-survivors of domestic abuse in armed forces communities.

Date published: 25 Sep 2025

Why we’re championing the hidden voices in our armed forces communities

Everyone should have a chance to thrive, particularly when it comes to mental wellness. Our Hidden Voices programme amplifies marginalised voices, championing them and helping them to thrive.

Date published: 16 Sep 2025

Why the Family Focus programme matters so deeply

Caring for a loved one through injury or illness is never easy. It can reshape your daily life, your relationships, and your sense of self. Our Family Focus programme helps put the spotlight back on you and other family members, ensuring you are seen, heard, and valued.

Date published: 29 Jul 2025

Family Focus programme re opens for applications

Family Focus will explore and pilot innovative solutions, as well as projects that implement learning from successful recent pilots.

Date published: 18 Jul 2025

“It’s just like a darkness…

In March this year, we awarded £368,500 to Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) to support submariner families in the West of Scotland. Forming part of our Apart, Not Alone portfolio, funding will enable RNRMC to bring organisations together to improve mental health and wellbeing - fostering community connection and enhancing social support.

Date published: 07 Jul 2025

Celebrating 10 Years of the Covenant Fund

This year marks a significant milestone: 10 years of the Covenant Fund. It has supported hundreds of projects making a real lasting difference to veterans, service families, reservists and those who stand beside them.

Date published: 24 Jun 2025

Honouring Pride Month: Supporting our LGBT+ Veteran community

This pride month, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on one of our newly funded initiatives from The Bridge For Heroes , partnership working with Fighting with Pride called LGBT+ Veterans Voice, awarded through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund under the Fulfilling Futures Programme.

Date published: 11 Jun 2025

Improved support for serving families facing separation challenges

Re-opening today, our Apart Not Alone programme offers support for armed forces families facing time apart.

Date published: 04 Jun 2025

Support for Relocated Service Families – reopen for new applications!

We're reopening Serving Families: On the Move Programme to improve the quality of life to service families impacted by relocation.

Date published: 09 May 2025

Climate Change: We’d love your views

Climate change has cross-cutting impacts for all charities, and we'd love to hear your thoughts on what role there might be for funders like the Trust.