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Financial Support

Thank you so much for visiting our financial support webpage.

We’re sorry to say that we have temporarily suspended our grant-giving activities and, therefore, cannot receive further applications at the moment.

We understand the many challenges families are facing right now, and we sincerely apologise for any distress, and disappointment this notice might serve to cause.

This measure is temporary and we look forward to getting back to supporting armed forces and veteran families across Scotland as soon as possible.

Please contact admin@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk and we’ll make sure that you are notified as soon as our grant-giving activities reconvene.

We work in partnership with SSAFA: The Armed Forces Charity, to deliver our family support services.

Please visit their website to explore a series of alternative funds currently open for applications.

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Thank you for your patience and understanding.

 

Get Help now

If you are concerned about your mental health, or if you have found yourself feeling concerned about someone else, you can:

Call 111 – NHS 24

Call 116 123 – The Samaritans

Call 0800 83 85 87 – Breathing Space

Text: ‘YM’ to 85258 – Young Minds crisis chat

 

If you think you are in danger of hurting yourself or other people, you should call 999 or present to your local A&E department.

Student funding

We put students from armed forces and veteran families across Scotland first. We’re here, every step of the way, to help young people realise their potential and thrive at college or university.

Please notify me when applications open

Young Carers

We know being a young carer in an armed forces or veteran family can be challenging. With the right support, we can support you to realise your potential and thrive.

Please notify me when applications open

Education and aspiration

We can help armed forces and veteran families with a little financial help to cover things like school uniforms, school trips, and after-school activities, like sports coaching, music tuition and much more.

Please notify me when applications open

Family respite holiday

We understand the difficulties faced by armed forces and veteran families who have a loved one living with a disability or life-limiting condition – we provide funds to enable families to take a break and make memories which last a lifetime.

Please notify me when applications open

Crisis quick reaction fund

We know many families are facing additional financial challenges during these unprecedented times.

There is no lengthy application process, and we can help cover the costs of many family essentials to make a huge difference in reducing worry and stress.

Please notify me when applications open