The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) are proud to introduce the Family Focus Programme, part of our ongoing rollout of Covenant Fund programme launches.
Based on feedback from the Trust’s consultation findings, this programme has been designed to fund projects that explore and pilot solutions for family members-both collectively and as individuals- of wounded, injured, and sick, serving personnel and Veterans.
The Trust ran a
public consultation in 2023, which identified that one of the key areas to
focus on was ‘supporting those in need of special consideration.’ This
programme is dedicated to supporting family members who care for serving
personnel and Veterans who are wounded, injured or sick. It aims to address
their needs beyond their roles as carers and consider the wellbeing of the
whole family unit, enhancing quality of life. The consultation
findings are available to read on The Trust website.
The Family
Focus programme will
support projects which achieve one or more of the following outcomes:
·
Improved
access to support for families, through information, advice &
guidance.
·
Improved
family bonds, through meaningful opportunities together.
·
Increased
resilience for family members with a caring role, through wellbeing
activities.
·
Family
members feel that their needs are recognised and that they can receive targeted
support that addresses these changing needs over time.
·
Parents
are better supported to respond to changes in family life, where there are
children within the family unit.
·
Family
carers have enhanced employability, through access to skills development which
enables them to plan for the future.
·
Organisations
and agencies can demonstrate that they are equipped with the skills and
knowledge to address the specific needs of the families of wounded, injured and
sick serving personnel and/or Veterans.
Organisations
can apply for a grant of between £50,000 and £100,000 for projects lasting 12
to 18 months.
Who can apply?
The Trust is
inviting applications from registered charities, Community Interest Companies
(CICs) local authorities and other statutory organisations.
What
type of projects are The Trust looking to support?
The Trust are
interested in supporting projects that enhance the quality of life for the
family members of wounded, injured or sick personnel and Veterans. This
includes improving access to support, providing targeted assistance that
addresses their evolving needs over time, and building resilience for those
with a caring role.
The programme
is now open for applications and the closing date is 12 noon on 18 December
2024. You will receive a decision before end of March 2025.
Anna
Wright, Chief Executive at the Trust said: “We aim to support the families of
wounded, injured, or sick serving personnel and veterans as they adjust to
change and finding new paths forward. This programme is designed to explore
innovative solutions to help these families adjust and thrive.”
Find
out more
Full details of this exciting
new programme, including eligibility and how to apply can be found on the
Trust’s website: www.covenantfund.org.uk
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