Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

We want to share an update with you. With immediate effect, we will be moving away from X as one of our communication platforms. We’ll continue to share updates across our Facebook & LinkedIn channels, where you can stay connected with our work. Thank you all for your support.

📣 Final call for the Apart, not Alone programme! 📌Open to charities, CICs & armed forces units or bases 📌 Grants of £5K to £25K for 12 month projects 📌 Grants of £5K to £50K for 24 month projects Apply by: 12pm Wednesday 21 January 👇 🔗 buff.ly/mv6CGyG

If you’ve ever mixed up the Armed Forces Covenant with the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - you’re definitely not alone. It’s a super common confusion! Let’s clear it up.. Here’s a quick and easy way to remember it 👇

📣 Last chance to apply! We’re looking for those supporting people in our armed forces communities whose experiences often go unseen or unheard. This is your opportunity to help drive meaningful, inclusive change. Is this you? buff.ly/Kj9VckE ⏳ Deadline: 21 January

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🧠 💪 Have you tried HeadFIT yet? HeadFIT, developed by Defence, offers free 24/7 access to trusted mental fitness tools. For serving personnel, civilians, veterans, and reservists - built to fit into everyday life. 👉 headfit.org

🗣️Hidden Voices is for those supporting people in our armed forces communities who don't always get heard - to create real, inclusive change. Is this you? Visit our dedicated programme to find out more 👇 bit.ly/3NcYjk4

Rise Pilot Programme now open! Grants up to £30,000 for small & medium armed forces charities to build strength and resilience. ⏰ Apply by 18 Feb 2026. 👉 buff.ly/D9kNiz1

Still thinking of applying to the Apart not Alone programme? Don’t miss your chance! ✅ Open to charities, CICs, and armed forces units or bases 📅 Deadline: 21 January 2026 📌 Learn more & apply here: buff.ly/YsUIASj

🎄 Our office will be closed for the Christmas period (Dec 22 – Jan 2 ) 🌟 The team would like to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

📢Now’s the time to apply for the 'Apart Not Alone' programme! ⏰ Deadline: 21 January 2026 👉 Visit our dedicated programme page for more info: bit.ly/3KXFQHm

From trauma-informed courses to fitness sessions for female veterans, to amplifying voices of children affected by domestic abuse - 👉 26 projects funded by Hidden Voices are building a more inclusive future for all who served. 🌐 Learn more: buff.ly/XkPR8Ti

Do take some time to watch this lovely film made by the @CovenantTrust. Thanks to the organisation's support, we were able to run a three-year project - Connections - bringing veterans and their families together. vimeo.com/1143871648/20e… #armedforces #veterans #assistancedogs

BIG NEWS for military partners #SupportingTheUnsungHero has officially joined the @XForces family, backed by funding from the @CovenantTrust A dedicated business start-up & enterprise pathway for Armed Forces partners is now LIVE: x-forces.com/supporting-the… #MilitaryPartners

Helen Rowe, Thrive Together London Programme Manager, has been reflecting on what an incredible year it has been for the programme, which is led by us and funded by the @CovenantTrust. "Every month, I’ve witnessed new stories of confidence regained, friendships formed, and hidden talents discovered — and that’s what Thrive Together is all about." poppyfactory.org/reflections-on… #ThriveTogether #London #ArmedForces #Forces #Community #veterans #support

🧡West Mercia Women’s Aid received a Free from Fear grant for The Penelope Project—helping domestic abuse victims access confidential advice & support, moving families toward safety & recovery. Read their stories: buff.ly/8AXwrJQ #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #VAWG

A lack of sleep can have a negative impact on your mental fitness levels. Why not try HeadFIT? Developed by Defence, this free & externally accessible website is designed to help the armed forces community build a proactive approach to mental fitness. buff.ly/cYuCrvz

🎉Our Annual Report 2024/25 is now available to read on our website, so grab a brew & have a read for stories of real impact. From breakthrough initiatives to community driven projects, watch below for 5 standout moments 👇 Read full report here: buff.ly/n70Lsq7

For many military families, moving to new places means starting from scratch - new faces, new routines, & sometimes, feeling far from the support they need. If your organisation can make a difference for military families, we want to hear from you! buff.ly/s0Rlg8E

📣 Don't miss your chance to apply to the Apart not Alone programme! 📅 Application deadline: 21 January 2026 👉 👉 Head over to our dedicated programme page: buff.ly/Y8ZKbH8 #Fair #Collaborative #Inclusive