Charities
The support that charities provide to members of the Armed Forces community helps the nation fulfil its Covenant promise.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is a charity and a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. It supports the Covenant by delivering funding programmes that create real change for Armed Forces communities in the UK.
You can use the Cobseo member directory to search for charities that target their support at the Armed Forces community.
Charities can support the Armed Forces community and implement the Covenant by:
Mitigating the impacts of military life on members of the Armed Forces community
You might be able to support:
- Currently serving Regular or Reserve members of the UK Armed Forces
- Family members of someone serving, or formerly serving, in the UK Armed Forces
- Bereaved family members of someone who died on service in the UK Armed Forces
- Service leavers and former members (‘veterans’) of the UK Armed Forces
Some of these members of the Armed Forces community might face disadvantages compared to the general population, arising from military life. For example, needing extra help while a family member is serving overseas. You might be able to mitigate some of these disadvantages.
You might also have opportunities to offer special provision to those sacrificing the most, such as the injured and the bereaved.
Employing members of the Armed Forces community
As a charity, you might employ:
- Currently serving Reserve members of the UK Armed Forces
- Family members of someone serving, or formerly serving, in the UK Armed Forces
- Bereaved family members of someone who died on service in the UK Armed Forces
- Service leavers and Veterans of the UK Armed Forces
You can be a Forces friendly employer of members of the Armed Forces community, receive awards that recognise your commitment to the Covenant, and get help and advice. Find out more about employing members of the Armed Forces community.
Show your support
Sign the Covenant, apply for Covenant funding, or use the Covenant branding. Find out more about showing your support.