Projects we have funded

A grant was awarded to the Institute for Study of Conflict Transformation and Social Justice, based at Queen’s University to research how counter-insurgency warfare experiences impact on the transition of land-based personnel.

A grant was awarded to carry out a systematic review of alcohol screening and brief interventions for Service personnel prior to their transition to civilian life.

A grant over 3 years to fund a project aimed at meeting the needs and providing effective services for veterans serving criminal sentences in the community. In addition a grant was awarded to enable the delivery of an e learning product aimed at those working with ex-Service personnel.

A 24-month project to assess how service providers can work together more effectively to improve access to housing for ex-Service personnel.

This project was a 5 month qualitative piece of research investigating how Service personnel could be better supported in securing employment as the transition into new civilian careers.

Research into residential care needs and provision for working age veterans. The report was published in November 2015.

A national review of Health Needs Assessments in collaboration with NHS England and Community Innovations Enterprise Ltd to ascertain what is known about Veterans’ mental health and related health needs within those assessments.

Research carried out by Professor Edgar Jones and his team about the transition into civilian life following military service.

A pilot project to provide additional support through transition for those veterans settling in the London area, the evaluation of which was carried out by Cordis Bright.

A pilot project in Wiltshire delivering online support for carers in the Armed Forces Community caring for those with mental health problems.