News

January 24, 2024

Evaluation commissioned to look at the ongoing impact of the Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme

The Trust is pleased to announce we have commissioned Alma Economics as evaluators of the Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme.

January 10, 2024

Boosting Veterans’ housing with six new awards

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve supported six projects, worth over £255K, under the Office for Veterans’ Affairs Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund Development Grants and Refurbishment Grants programmes.

December 14, 2023

An introduction to the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund programmes

Thinking of applying to one of the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund programmes?

We’ve put together a handy infographic to take you through which programme might be the best fit for your project.

December 12, 2023

New project to improve data on Veteran health and social care provision in the UK

The Trust has co-funded the next stage of work at Northumbria University to build on the Veteran data collections of the Map of Need.

November 22, 2023

Chancellor announces additional £10M to support VPPP programme

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is delighted by the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement of an additional £10 million to support the Veterans’ Places, People and Pathways programme, to increase support to a significant community of vulnerable Veterans throughout the UK and enable it to become self-sustaining.

November 20, 2023

New major funding programme to support Veterans’ housing needs

We are excited to announce a new, major grants programme supporting new builds and significant refurbishment, including extensions, of rental accommodation offering high quality support for Veterans with a housing need.

November 7, 2023

Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund: lunch & learn webinar

The Trust is excited to host its first ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinar this November, focusing on the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund and the great funding opportunities this can offer.

November 2, 2023

Veterans’ Career Development Fund launches

The Trust is delighted to announce a new and exciting programme that will enable veterans and their families to enter stable long-term employment, by delivering qualifications and training.

October 16, 2023

Conversation, collaboration and inspiration at the One Is Too Many: Suicide Prevention conference

Our One Is Too Many: Suicide Prevention conference on 11 October 2023 proved to be an insightful day of conversation, collaboration and inspiration for those who joined us both in person, and online.

October 11, 2023

Making a positive difference to Veterans’ mental health and wellbeing

Following the successful administration of the One Is Too Many programme, the Trust has commissioned the University of Chester to evaluate the findings from this innovative programme which focuses on veteran suicide prevention.