News

Type: News

Categories: Programme news

April 25, 2024

Covenant Fund launches Funding Framework for the next 3 years

The Trust will award £30 million in grants under the Covenant Fund over the next three years, according to its new Funding Framework.

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Type: News

Categories: Consultation, Funds, New programmes, Programme news

March 11, 2024

New Covenant funding model to better serve Armed Forces communities

Following on from our Armed Forces Covenant consultation last year, we’re excited to announce the latest developments in our plan to target Covenant funding where it’s needed most.

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Type: News

Categories: Programme news, Veterans

March 11, 2025

From sailing to service dogs: over £850,000 awarded to improve the quality of life for veterans negatively impacted by their service

Breaking down barriers; building bridges; addressing trauma. Our Fulfilling Futures programme has supported six outstanding projects totalling more than £850,000 to improve the lives of veterans negatively impacted by their service.

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Type: News

Categories: Programme news, Projects we've funded, Serving women

March 11, 2025

A boost in support for specific needs of service women 

More than £700,000 received in funding from our dedicated programme to support service women.  

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Type: News

Categories: Current Serving, Forces families, New programmes, Programme news

March 3, 2025

New Support: Early Years Education for Young Service Children

The Early Years programme is back for 2025 and we’re excited to share that applications are now open!

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Type: News

Categories: Current Serving, Forces families, Funds, New programmes, Programme news

February 24, 2025

New Funding Boost for Service Children’s Education

The Service Pupil Support Programme is back and bigger than ever, now offering grants up to £150,000!

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Type: News

Categories: New programmes, Programme news, Veterans

February 19, 2025

Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme reopens for applications

The Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme reopens for applications today, in a bid to deliver further sustainable, supported housing options for veterans in need.

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Type: News

Categories: Forces families, New programmes, Programme news, Uncategorized

February 14, 2025

Blog: Bereavement is Everyone’s Business

Alison Penny, Coordinator of the National Bereavement Alliance, looks at where our new research sits in the wider landscape of evidence on bereavement support and what needs to change.

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Empowering Bereaved Military Families

Type: News

Categories: Armed Forces Covenant Fund, Carers and Families, Current Serving, Forces families, Funds, New programmes, Programme news

February 10, 2025

Improving support for bereaved military families

A new funding opportunity for charities supporting bereaved military families is now accepting expressions of interest.

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Type: News

Categories: Consultation, Current Serving, Forces families

February 5, 2025

Supporting the submariner community

We commissioned the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) to conduct research into the needs of the Royal Navy submariner community and the impact of separation on family life, to help strengthen the design of what comes next.

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Type: News

Categories: Funds, Veterans, Veterans Places, Pathways and People

January 29, 2025

Strategy Day in Action: Thrive Together at the Poppy Factory, London

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust hosted the second strategy meeting for the Thrive Together portfolio leads at the Poppy Factory, Richmond in London.

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Type: News

Categories: Carers and Families, Programme news, Projects we've funded, Veterans, Veterans Places, Pathways and People

January 27, 2025

Enhancing support for Veterans and their families across the UK

The Thrive Together programme is set to enhance support for Veterans and their families across the UK, with new and exciting regional portfolios of work taking place.

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