Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support charities and organisations with projects and activities that directly benefit the Army community in six key areas: independent living, elderly care, education and employability, mental fitness, families and housing.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from the following organisations which support the Army community:
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- Community projects
- Housing associations
In the first instance, preference is given to charities and organisations which are members of the Confederation of Service Charities (COBSEO) or Veterans Scotland.
The Charity prefers to support those organisations working directly with beneficiaries at a grassroots level.
Any charity that has not been supported by the Fund in the previous 24 months must contact the Fund before making a formal submission.
Grant amount: Funding is at the discretion of the Grants Committee. The charity has not set a minimum or maximum amount.
Applications from organisations with which the charity has no established relationship are likely to be below £15,000.
Typically grants are made for a single year; however, the Charity’s Trustees may consider making a grant spread over a number of years at their discretion if they feel this would be appropriate.
Up to 100 charities can be supported each year.
Application process: Application forms can be found on the Army Benevolent Fund website and must be submitted by email.
Deadline: Thursday 11 January 2024.
Contact information: Email: externalgrants@armybenevolentfund.org