News

Soldiers walking with rifles

Type: External News

Categories: Covid 19

October 12, 2020

New funding for Forces’ veterans mental welfare

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has awarded PTSD Resolution a grant of £35,000 under the Covid-19 Impact Programme.
This will help the Armed Forces’ mental health charity to maintain support for veterans while they face additional stress from the economic and social impact of the pandemic, at a time when donations to all charities have declined.

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Type: External News

Categories: Projects we've funded, Uncategorized

October 12, 2020

Time, On My Watch

The Naval Families Federation has joined with artist Tim Mann to launch a project funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

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SSAFA supporters hang signs and bunting

Type: External News

Categories: Uncategorized

October 12, 2020

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust grants £90,000

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT) are providing SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity with a grant of £90,000 to support children in serving military families who have a disability and/or additional need.

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Tackling Loneliness Programme: Programme name on an abstract background featuring red and blue colours:

Type: News

Categories: Carers and Families, Forces families, Funds, New programmes, Programme news, Tackling Loneliness, Veterans' mental health and wellbeing

October 1, 2020

Tackling Loneliness deadline extended

In response to the ongoing impact of the Covid pandemic, we’re giving organisations more time to apply…

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Report cover - an evaluation and critical analysis of the impact of the Aged Veterans Fund

Type: News

Categories: Carers and Families, Consultation, Impact, Programme news, Projects we've funded, Uncategorized

October 1, 2020

Aged Veterans’ Fund report shows boost to the wellbeing of older veterans

Data from the Aged Veterans’ Fund (AVF) shows that projects have been reaching veterans between the ages of 75-80 and that there have been improvements to their health and wellbeing.

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NAAFI Fund

Type: News

Categories: Forces families, NAAFI Fund

September 17, 2020

New Fund ‘The NAAFI Fund’ to improve life on base for our serving personnel and serving families

The Trust is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new Fund supporting serving personnel and serving families living on or near a military base.

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Forces Communities Together: Awards annouced

Type: News

Categories: Forces families, Funds, Programme news, Projects we've funded, Uncategorized, Veterans' mental health and wellbeing

September 14, 2020

One hundred fantastic projects to bring our Forces communities together!

The Trust is thrilled to have awarded more than £859,000 to 100 Forces projects, that all focus on bringing our Forces communities together during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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One is Too Many

Type: News

Categories: New programmes, Veterans' mental health and wellbeing

August 27, 2020

Strategic programme launched to address suicide risks among vulnerable veterans

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has launched One is Too Many; a specialist, targeted programme. This programme will fund projects that address the difficulties experienced by vulnerable veterans in dealing with suicidal thoughts and feelings; but who are not…

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Type: News

Categories: Funds, New programmes, Programme news, Uncategorized

August 19, 2020

Local Authorities: Force for Change

Local Authorities: Force for Change Sonia Howe, our Director of Policy explores how funding from the Trust can support projects delivered by local authorities 2020 has been a complex year.  When the UK lock down began in March 2020, at the Trust…

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Infographic - choosing the right funding programme

Type: News

Categories: Carers and Families, Forces families, Funds, New programmes, Positive Pathways Programme, Programme news, Uncategorized, Veterans' mental health and wellbeing

August 3, 2020

Funding available to support Armed Forces communities

Great news for organisations supporting Armed Forces communities…
The Trust now has three funding programmes available, each offering targeted support to projects that want to address challenges in their local communities, reach people who are particularly isolated, or work with veterans to improve mental health and wellbeing.

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