The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched their latest funding opportunity, the Rise Programme, designed to help small and medium armed forces charities become stronger, more resilient and better prepared for the future.
Things in the charity sector move fast, growing and changing to meet the needs of beneficiaries, often leaving little time to plan. The Trust want to give charities time and support to step back and take stock to improve how you work. This could include reviewing governance, planning for the future, measuring impact, improving finances, or working more closely with other armed forces charities.
Introducing Rise
Rise is a pilot programme for charities supporting members of the armed forces community in need of special consideration – people and families who have given the most in service. The programme aims to help charities build strong foundations so you can support your beneficiaries better in the long term.
“The Rise Programme is about giving charities the time and resources they need to strengthen their foundations. By investing in governance, planning, and collaboration, we’re helping organisations that support the armed forces community to become more resilient and sustainable. This is an opportunity to step back, take stock, and build for the future-so they can continue delivering life-changing support to those who have given so much in service.” Anna Wright, Chief Executive Officer, Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
The Trust are keen to hear from charities providing complex or specialist support, even if you support a small number of people.
What’s available?
You can apply for up to £30,000 for a project lasting 6 to 12 months. In some cases, charities working closely with others can apply for an enhanced grant of up to £20,000. There’s more on this in our programme guidance. Find out more.
The Rise programme is now accepting applications. The deadline to apply is midday on Wednesday 18 Feb with decisions expected by the end of March. Full details are available on the Trust website Rise programme page.
