Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) has awarded £119,000 in funding to six organisations delivering vital support to working-age veterans as they transition from military to civilian life.
The funding will support a range of projects across the UK, designed to address the challenges many veterans face after leaving service. These include barriers around employment, financial stability, social connection, and wellbeing, as well as the wider impact of transition on family life.
Grants of between £1,000 and £30,000 have been awarded to organisations delivering innovative and inclusive programmes. The funded projects take a range of approaches, from one-to-one mentoring and peer-led support to family resilience programmes and community-based activities that help reduce isolation and build long-term stability.
Among the organisations receiving funding is Accrington Stanley Community Trust, which is delivering a year-long programme supporting veterans and their families through personalised guidance, resilience sessions, and community activities designed to strengthen relationships and reduce isolation.
In Wales, Woody’s Lodge is delivering a peer-led transition pathway for veterans, particularly those in rural communities that are often isolated, providing outreach, mentoring, and informal group activities to support confidence, connection, and access to services.
The funding also supports Climb2Recovery to expand its work with wounded, injured and sick personnel leaving service, providing peer-led support that helps rebuild confidence, identity, and connection beyond the Armed Forces.
Graham Jones, CEO of Woody’s Lodge, said:
“Many veterans face isolation, loss of identity, and challenges navigating employment, housing, and wellbeing services when they leave the Armed Forces. This funding allows us to deliver a peer-led support pathway that provides practical guidance, connection, and long-term support, particularly for those in rural communities who may otherwise struggle to access help.”
Each organisation funded has demonstrated a clear understanding of the needs of veterans and how their project will deliver meaningful outcomes. This includes strong planning, clear measures of success, and a commitment to monitoring the difference their support makes over time.
Mandy Harding, Head of Commissioning at RNRMC, said:
“Transitioning out of service can be a complex and challenging time. Through this funding, we are supporting organisations that understand those challenges and are delivering practical, long-term support to help veterans build stable, fulfilling lives beyond the Armed Forces.”
This latest funding forms part of RNRMC’s ongoing commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans, and their families for life, ensuring that support continues well beyond the point of leaving service.
For more information, visit: rnrmc.org.uk
