Understanding complex problems and identifying solutions

One of the three key themes under the Trust’s 2024-27 Funding Framework, is understanding complex problems and identifying solutions. In achieving this theme, we will seek to support strategic research or innovative activity that helps us to understand and address complex problems. 

Activity we have funded is listed below.

OrganisationAward amountDate awardedDescription
Northumbria University£124,899July 2024The ‘Military Children – promote, protect, prevent’ project will seek to understand the Social Determinants of Health (Health Care and access, Social Community, Neighbourhood and Environment, Education and Economic Stability) of Military Connected Children and Young People (MCCYP). 
Company of Makers CIC£200,000July 2024Get in the Game (GITG) will explore the long-term growth and sustainability of an innovative and modern pathway to support for younger Veterans, through the medium of gaming. 
Forces Employment Charity£300,000March 2025Nova Wales: To deliver NOVA support to veterans in the Justice System in Wales, supporting them to engage with the community and ultimately live crime free lives. This holistic service will ensure that veterans in the CJS in Wales are not disadvantaged compared to those in England and Scotland.
Forces Employment Charity£175,000March 2024Nova Scotland: To deliver NOVA support to veterans in the Justice System in Scotland, supporting them to engage with the community and ultimately live crime free lives. This holistic service will ensure that veterans in the CJS in Scotland are not disadvantaged compared to those in England.