Charity News
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
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.
Sign ups are now live for the 2025 event which will mark the 80th anniversary of VE day next year.
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.
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 secures prestigious role in delivering on the office for veteran affairs (OVA) Op PROSPER supporting veterans into employment
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
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
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
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched the third in its series of new Covenant Fund programmes for 2024/25
Grants up to £120,000 for projects which help improve the quality of life for Service families impacted by relocation
Donations from BAE Systems to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) have reached the landmark figure of £1 million.
The gambling support charity GamCare is launching new gambling prevention and awareness training to help reduce gambling harm in the Armed Forces.
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.
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.
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 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’ charity Launchpad has received a grant for £11,250 from the Home | The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (rnrmc.org.uk), working in partnership with Greenwich Hospital.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
A new project is having a huge impact on the lives of ex-Armed Forces personnel living in care homes.
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.
