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Charities dedicated to the Armed Forces are created with the specific purpose of assisting both former and current members of the Armed Forces, along with their families. In the UK, the sector comprises a wide variety of such charities, with an estimated 500 organizations focused on providing welfare support to a community of roughly 6.5 million people. Directory of supporting charities

Help for Heroes partners with Cotton Traders with champion Armed Forces Community through power of sport
Help for Heroes partners with Cotton Traders with champion Armed Forces Community through power of sport
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Help for Heroes has announced Cotton Traders as the official sponsor of the Community Sports Series 2025, its nationwide grassroots sports events that empower veterans and their families to transform their lives.

New funding to support bereaved military families
New funding to support bereaved military families
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The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has announced a new funding opportunity for charities supporting bereaved military families.

Help for Heroes joins forces with BAE Systems to support seriously injured veterans
Help for Heroes joins forces with BAE Systems to support seriously injured veterans
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The company’s support will help provide a lifetime of specialist care for the nation’s most seriously injured and ill Veterans.

Greenwich Hospital awards grant of £17,000 to Recruit for Spouses Career Academy
Greenwich Hospital awards grant of £17,000 to Recruit for Spouses Career Academy
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Greenwich Hospital has awarded Recruit for Spouses (RFS) Career Academy a grant of £17,000 to fund their Coaching and Mentoring programme for Royal Navy and Royal Marines partners.

Helping veterans’ boat charity stay afloat
Helping veterans’ boat charity stay afloat
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One of the UK’s leading military charities, The Veterans’ Foundation, has awarded a further £30,000 to The Viking Boat Company, to support a unique veteran-led initiative to build a replica Viking boat.

Royal Navy & Royal Marines charity launch race across the UK challenge
Royal Navy & Royal Marines charity launch race across the UK challenge
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Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) is excited to announce the launch of Race Across the UK - an incredible new event to help support Naval families.

Royal Navy & Royal Marines charity announce Babcock International Group as platinum bridge partner
Royal Navy & Royal Marines charity announce Babcock International Group as platinum bridge partner
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This past year, Babcock generously sponsored RNRMC’s ‘The Sky’s the Limit’ charity ball on board the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, which raised over £550,000 on the night.

A helping hand: supporting military families
A helping hand: supporting military families
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The collaboration between The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) and Home-Start UK represents a vital initiative to support dispersed military families.

Step-Together Volunteering: Charity ready to launch new Female Armed Forces Project
Step-Together Volunteering: Charity ready to launch new Female Armed Forces Project
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Step Together Volunteering is launching a pilot project to support women experiencing medical discharge in the Armed Forces community.

New trauma support programme for families of Armed Forces veterans
New trauma support programme for families of Armed Forces veterans
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Military veterans mental health charity PTSD resolution has announced the launch of FAITH (family assistance & intervention for trauma healing).

‘Incredible’ £245k for SSAFA from ABF continues decades of support
‘Incredible’ £245k for SSAFA from ABF continues decades of support
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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity and the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) have common charitable aims and have worked together closely for many years

Greenwich Hospital awards grant of £221,360 to the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society
Greenwich Hospital awards grant of £221,360 to the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society
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Greenwich Hospital has awarded the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society a grant of £221,360 to provide funds to bridge the gap in care fees for eligible former Royal Navy personnel, spouses and partners.

Op FORTITUDE programme delivers huge benefits to Launchpad’s residents
Op FORTITUDE programme delivers huge benefits to Launchpad’s residents
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Homeless veterans charity Launchpad has praised the impact of the government’s Op FORTITUDE programme after 187 previously homeless veterans have benefitted with 71 successfully moving on to independent living and 63 securing employment within the first year.

New career opportunities for military families
New career opportunities for military families
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The Forces Employment Charity receives generous funding from the Army Central Fund to continue to provide career support to military families.

Mission Motorsport launches #YourRoR2024
Mission Motorsport launches #YourRoR2024
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To celebrate 10 Years of Race of Remembrance Mission Motorsport, The Forces’ Motorsport Charity has announced the launch of #YourRoR 2024

BFBS radio launches the Big Salute Mile-a-thon
BFBS radio launches the Big Salute Mile-a-thon
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BFBS Radio is thrilled to announce the launch of The Big Salute Mile-a-thon, a unique virtual challenge that spans 7,635 miles, taking participants on a symbolic journey from BFBS Brunei to BFBS Canada.

Help for Heroes ‘big battlefield bike ride’ raised over £328,000
Help for Heroes ‘big battlefield bike ride’ raised over £328,000
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Sign ups are now live for the 2025 event which will mark the 80th anniversary of VE day next year.

New trust funding programme dedicated to supporting specific communities of veterans
New trust funding programme dedicated to supporting specific communities of veterans
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The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) are proud to introduce the Fulfilling Futures Programme, part of our ongoing rollout of Covenant Fund programme launches.

Alabaré‘s ‘BIG Sleep’ returns to Margam Country Park to support homeless veterans in Wales
Alabaré‘s ‘BIG Sleep’ returns to Margam Country Park to support homeless veterans in Wales
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Following the success of last year's event, Alabaré is thrilled to bring back its flagship fundraiser, the BIG Sleep, to the picturesque Margam Country Park in Port Talbot

HighGround charity chosen to support the office for veterans’ affairs (OVA) Op PROSPER initiative
HighGround charity chosen to support the office for veterans’ affairs (OVA) Op PROSPER initiative
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HighGround charity secures prestigious role in delivering on the office for veteran affairs (OVA) Op PROSPER supporting veterans into employment

New awards provide educational support for Service children
New awards provide educational support for Service children
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The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has announced 21 new awards in the latest round of the Service Pupil Support Programme worth £1.3 million

Improving outcomes for bereaved military children
Improving outcomes for bereaved military children
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Scotty’s Little Soldiers and Child Bereavement UK have established a new partnership to ensure that children and young people can access the support they need after the devastation of the death of a parent

RNRMC dedicates Wimbledon foundation grant to family support programme
RNRMC dedicates Wimbledon foundation grant to family support programme
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The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) has received a £150,000 grant from the Wimbledon Foundation to be paid in 3 instalments of £50,000 a year

New Covenant Fund programme focusing on prevention of Veteran suicide
New Covenant Fund programme focusing on prevention of Veteran suicide
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The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched the third in its series of new Covenant Fund programmes for 2024/25

Serving Families: On the Move programme 2024-25
Serving Families: On the Move programme 2024-25
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Grants up to £120,000 for projects which help improve the quality of life for Service families impacted by relocation

Donations to Navy charity reach £1m milestone
Donations to Navy charity reach £1m milestone
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Donations from BAE Systems to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) have reached the landmark figure of £1 million.

GamCare launches new training to tackle gambling issues in the Armed Forces
GamCare launches new training to tackle gambling issues in the Armed Forces
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The gambling support charity GamCare is launching new gambling prevention and awareness training to help reduce gambling harm in the Armed Forces.

Next and Help for Heroes join forces to provide vital support for uk veterans
Next and Help for Heroes join forces to provide vital support for uk veterans
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Help for Heroes, the leading armed forces charity for U.K. veterans, and NEXT have today announced a brand-new partnership that aims to unite and bolster both organisations’ support for U.K. veterans and their families.

Finalists announced for soldiering on awards 2024
Finalists announced for soldiering on awards 2024
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Now in their 14th year, the Soldiering On Awards celebrate excellence within the Armed Forces community across twelve distinct categories, ranging from Family Values to Business Start-Up and Animal Partnership.

Hiking relay around Wales in support of military charities
Hiking relay around Wales in support of military charities
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Six Army Recruitment Offices are taking part in a hiking relay around Wales in support of military charities including Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women.

BFBS ‘big salute’ opens 2024 grant applications
BFBS ‘big salute’ opens 2024 grant applications
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BFBS is proud to announce the launch of the 2024 grant application process for the Big Salute. The annual initiative provides vital project-based funding to charities supporting forces related initiatives, empowering them to make a difference in the lives of those within the military community.

Veterans have access to new recovery courses
Veterans have access to new recovery courses
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Three NHS Recovery Colleges have come together to offer Armed Forces veterans in London a specialist recovery course focusing on improving wellbeing and mental health.

Service dogs UK launches new video “two at a time”
Service dogs UK launches new video “two at a time”
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To coincide with the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, Service Dogs UK will be releasing a 16-minute video that details the transformative work they do for members of the Armed Forces community.

Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex Brings Smiles and Support to Bereaved Military Children
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex Brings Smiles and Support to Bereaved Military Children
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Scotty's Little Soldiers hosted a heart-warming event in London, bringing together 50 children and young people who have experienced the death of a military parent for a fun-filled afternoon with the charity’s Global Ambassador, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex.

Giraffes on tour launches charity giraffe teddy with support from Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate
Giraffes on tour launches charity giraffe teddy with support from Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate
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On Thursday 25th April 2024, 500 giraffe teddies joined a No 10 Squadron RAF flight to raise awareness and support for Great Ormond Street Hospital in memory of Louise Conwaythe daughter of Director of Giraffes on Tour, Ian Conway.

RAF Families Federation unveils annual impact report, showcasing commitment to RAF personnel and families
RAF Families Federation unveils annual impact report, showcasing commitment to RAF personnel and families
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The RAF Families Federation presents its 2023 Impact Report, highlighting a year of dedication to supporting and advocating for Royal Air Force personnel and their families.

Ex Royal Marines’ take on Peking to Paris rally in ‘The Goose’ to raise funds for charity
Ex Royal Marines’ take on Peking to Paris rally in ‘The Goose’ to raise funds for charity
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Former Royal Marines Jan Hutchings and Andrew Clutterbuck will soon be embarking on the most amazing adventure of a civvy lifetime as they head off to China for the start of the 8th Peking to Paris motor rally. They will be driving ‘The Goose – a stunning 1953 Jaguar XK120 Open Top Sports car.

Norfolk veteran taking on national three peaks challenge for military charity
Norfolk veteran taking on national three peaks challenge for military charity
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On Tuesday 14 May Lance Fielding will be climbing the tallest points of England, Wales, and Scotland, in under 24 hours. He’ll be raising funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

RAF Benevolent Fund launches the tin foil aeroplane challenge to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
RAF Benevolent Fund launches the tin foil aeroplane challenge to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
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To mark 80 years since D-Day and Operation Taxable, the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity, has launched the tin foil aeroplane challenge.

SSAFA modernises its RAF service support
SSAFA modernises its RAF service support
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Late last year, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity was successful in its bid to continue its RAF Personal Support and Social Work Service (RAF PS & SWS).

Veteran friendly framework: praise for nationwide project supporting veterans in care homes
Veteran friendly framework: praise for nationwide project supporting veterans in care homes
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A new project is having a huge impact on the lives of ex-Armed Forces personnel living in care homes.

Poppy pathways helping veterans become employment-ready
Poppy pathways helping veterans become employment-ready
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Veterans in London and the South East who are keen to build their confidence, learn essential skills and become more employment-ready can sign up for a pioneering new training and work placement course, Poppy Pathways.