News

July 30, 2024

The Trust launches the first Covenant Fund programmes under its three-year Funding Framework 

The Armed Forces Covenant Trust launches the first programmes under the Covenant Funding Framework developing opportunities for the next three years.

July 24, 2024

Hidden Voices programme now open for applications!

Hidden Voices now open for grants up to £20K to support projects to provide accessible mental health and wellbeing services for under-represented Armed Forces communities.

July 15, 2024

New programme to focus on prevention of Veteran suicide

We’re pleased to announce the Embedding Prevention of Veteran Suicide programme is now open for applications.

March 26, 2024

Veteran Suicide: understand-identify-prevent

Did you join us for our recent One Is Too Many webinar, which took place on 20 March?

We were pleased to help launch the findings from an innovative research project undertaken by The Baton and Northumbria University, which worked with bereaved military families to better understand future support and prevention of Veteran suicide.

March 26, 2024

Small grants worth over £450,000 create a big impact for Armed Forces Communities in the final round of Force for Change

We are delighted to announce grants totalling more than £450,000 have been awarded to 34 outstanding projects in the final round of our Force for Change programme. This small grant programme supports projects that reduce isolation and promote integration in local Armed Forces communities.

March 20, 2024

New framework developed by Northumbria University to help prevent suicide among Veterans and serving personnel

Launched today, a new report from The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research at Northumbria University, has identified new approaches which may help prevent suicide.

March 12, 2024

UK Veterans can now apply for life-changing mobility support

UK Veterans with mobility issues attributable to their Service can now apply for support from the Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF). 

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.

February 27, 2024

Veteran suicide prevention: Latest findings shared from the One Is Too Many programme

Coming soon! Your chance to join us virtually to hear the latest findings and impact from our One Is Too Many programme.

February 8, 2024

VPPP: Stepping up support for vulnerable Veterans

In November 2023, the Trust was delighted to be awarded an additional £10 million through the Autumn Statement to enable the Veterans’ Places, Pathways & People (VPPP) programme portfolios to continue their impactful and collaborative projects.