Projects we have funded

A grant awarded to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund on behalf of the Casework Steering Group to support the first phase of the Cobseo Casework Steering Group ‘Casework Transformation Project’.

The Armed Forces Project 2020 sees the continuation of the armedforcescharities.org.uk website and the production of two Focus on reports; Finance and Families.

A 3-year UK-wide study of the experiences of British ex-Service personnel who have undergone a ‘negative transition’ back into civilian life. Specifically, the research would look at those who have ended up homeless, in prison or under mental health supervision.

In partnership with Clore Social Leadership, Cobseo and FiMT, the Cobseo Emerging Leader Programme aims to support emerging leaders in the Service charities sector, Clore Social seeks to develop a cadre of leaders to provide robust and effective leadership for their organisations and sector. FiMT have funded the programme from 2018 to 2020.

A 3-year project to engage with decision makers in statutory and third sector organisations across Scotland and to inform them about the ex-Service community and those in transition.

VFR Hub provides an online knowledge repository of military, veterans and families research, resources and literature, which is free at point of access, and enables users to search for research, researchers, institutions, communities of interest, collaborative opportunities, and raise queries/write posts.

A 3-year project to extend and develop the Armed Forces Charities project, including a fully redeveloped website (www.armedforcescharities.org), 6 themed reports, and an updated edition of the “Sector Insight” report.

With this grant DSC will fully research and evaluate the extent of the impact of www.armedforcescharities.org.uk and the associated report Sector Insight: UK Armed Forces Charities.

The 12-month programme is designed for leaders in the social sector with over 6 years' experience who seek to build their leadership capabilities and make a lasting difference within the sector. Since 2015 FiMT has funded Specialist Fellowships for those working in the Armed Forces Charity sector