Veterans' Foundation | Action Together

Aims/priorities: The aim of the Foundation is to help charities and other organisations that support serving and former members of the UK Armed Forces, and sometimes their dependants, who are in need.

A potential, qualified beneficiary “in need” is one or all of the following:

At a disadvantage compared with non-armed forces citizens due to their service.
Someone who is experiencing challenges such as the following: unemployment, homelessness, mental and physical ill-health, injuries, poor welfare, old age, a child's loss of parent, or addiction.

Who can apply? All registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations that support the Armed Forces community (veterans, those serving and immediate dependants), including seafaring veterans who have served on operations, can apply.

Eligible organisation types include:

Charities.
Not-for-profit organisations, including CICs limited by guarantee.
Community projects.

Priority is given to charities and organisations:

Who can demonstrate that they are directly involved in the provision of support to those in need.
With a low to medium income.

Grant amount: The following grants are available:

Grants up to £30,000. This can be for one year or a multi-year grant for up to three years (e.g., £10,000 per year over three years).
Grants up to £50,000 for the exclusive use of salary costs, over a two-year period may be awarded, (i.e., £25,000 per year over two years).

Application process: The Foundation recently updated its grant application process, including a new online platform, and revised guidance, eligibility criteria and application form.

There is a two-stage application process: