Projects we have funded

A grant towards a Radio programme, and an evaluation of this, for Service and ex-Service personnel living with chronic pain. Three broadcasts were produced and can be accessed via the Pain Concern website.

A grant to help fund an independent evaluation of the RBL’s pilot online mentoring platform. The project trialled an innovative method of delivering networking and guidance to members of the ex-Service community who were actively seeking employment.

A development and employability programme, plus evaluation, tailored to the needs of a specific cohort who require additional, specialist assistance transition to civilian life.

In 2016, a report looking at the charitable sector in Scotland was released.

Initially a 3- year project to generate a comprehensive understanding of Northern Ireland that would be used by policy makers and service deliverers across the sector. The mental health element was split out and awarded under the MHRP 3 months later, entitled, 'Mental Health Needs of the Hidden Veteran Community in Northern Ireland’. These two projects became joined in terms of work packages in February 2017 under what is now known as the Northern Ireland Veteran Health and Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS).

A grant (£​210,859) to help ex-servicemen and women make a successful transition back to civilian life. The Project identified gaps in the cultural differences between military and civilian life. An additional grant of £​21,681 was awarded in June 2015 for the dissemination of the original project.

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.

The 12-month programme is designed for leaders in the social sector with over 6 years' experience who seek to build their leadership capabilities and make a lasting difference within the sector. Since 2015 FiMT has funded Specialist Fellowships for those working in the Armed Forces Charity sector

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.

A small grant to produce a short film on the subject of transition.