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Written question asked by Rachel Hopkins (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by Johnny Mercer (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 June 2023 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much funding provided by his Department has been spent on the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s Veterans Places, Pathways and People programme in each year since 2019.

Answer

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT) are a charity and are classified as a Non-Departmental Public Body of the Ministry of Defence and look after the Armed Forces Covenant Fund, which is worth £10 million each year.

The AFCFT has worked with the OVA to help support programmes such as £499,471 for Op Fortitude, £5 million for the Afghan Veterans Fund and extra support for mental health programmes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
186790
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Expenditure Mental health Veterans Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk