Serving Families: On the Move

Under the Serving Families: On the Move programme the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will award grants of up to £50,000 for one-year projects aimed at improving the quality of life for newly relocated service families impacted by relocation due to service life.

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Summary

The Trust want to support projects that create opportunities for increased integration by building stronger community links and improving access to existing services for newly arrived or relocated service families only.

Your project will need to contribute towards at least one of these outcomes:

  • Families in a new posting have more accessible and sustainable information to support them to settle into a new and unfamiliar location.

  • Newly arrived families report improved wellbeing by being introduced to and connected with activities provided in their new area.  

  • Fewer newly arrived and relocated service families report feeling isolated or lonely and more service families say they have effective support networks.

  • Families feel more able to navigate the challenges of relocation, because their relationships are stronger.

Eligibility

Applications invited from:

  • Registered charities

  • Community Interest Companies (CICs)

  • Local authorities

  • Armed Forces units/bases

There is more detailed information about eligibility in the programme guidance. It is important that you read the programme guidance carefully before you apply.

Objectives

This programme aims to improve the quality of life for newly relocated service families impacted by relocation due to service life. The Trust are seeking projects that create opportunities for increased integration by building stronger community links and improving access to existing services for newly arrived or relocated service families only.

Dates

There will be two deadlines for applications:

If you apply by 12 noon on 23 July 2025, you’ll receive a decision before the end of September 2025.

If you apply by 12 noon on 17 December 2025, you’ll receive a decision before the end of February 2026.

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