The Armed Forces Covenant ensures the fair treatment of those who serve, or have served, in the armed forces.
For more details, visit the national Armed Forces Covenant website.
The aims of the Covenant in Lincolnshire are to:
- encourage local communities to support the Armed Forces community
- raise awareness of issues affecting the Armed Forces community
- recognise and remember the sacrifices faced by the Armed Forces community
- help to integrate the Armed Forces community into local life
- encourage the Armed Forces community to help and support the wider community
Support for veterans
GOV.UK has dedicated support guidance for veterans.
Support for veterans and their families can help veterans find the information they need categorised by life stages:
- housing
- employment
- mental and physical health support
- illness or injury
- bereavement
- care needs and more
A searchable directory lists both government and charity support available to veterans and their families, allowing veterans to find help locally and nationally. You can search by topic and location for easy access to appropriate support.
The Lincolnshire Armed Forces Covenant is signed by:
- Lincolnshire Armed Forces
- Lincolnshire County Council
- Involving Lincs
- Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership
- Reserve Forces
- Boston Borough Council
- East Lindsey District Council
- City of Lincoln Council
- North Kesteven District Council
- South Holland District Council
- South Kesteven District Council
- West Lindsey District Council
- Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils
- Police and Crime Commissioner
- Lincolnshire Community Health Services
- Clinical Commissioning Groups
- Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust
- United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust
- Armed Forces charities
Local grants
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust awards grants through specific funding programmes, each with its own aim(s), often based on community consultation.
For more information, visit the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust website.