The Army Benevolent Fund provides grants to charities and organisations that provide lifetime support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when they are in need.

The funding is intended to support charities and organisations with projects and activities that directly benefit the Army community in six key areas: supporting the family; employment, education and training; elderly care; mobility; housing; and wellbeing.

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

The Charity prefers to support those organisations working directly with beneficiaries at a grassroots level.

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.

The main Grants Committee normally sits three times a year, in February, June and November. New partners and projects are considered at the February Committee.

Applications open on 10 December 2024 and close on 17 January 2025.

For more information, please visit Grants to charities - Army Benevolent Fund