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Written question asked by Rachel Hopkins (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2023 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Monday, 17 July 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department supports (a) training, (b) services and (c) activities of The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Veterans’ Places, Pathways and People programme grant recipients.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence supports the work of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust in delivering the Veterans' Places, Pathways and People (VPPP) programme, which is funded through the Veterans' Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.

To date, the VPPP programme has awarded £9 million to 14 major projects. This programme supports projects to encourage the development of safe, welcoming places for veterans to go in their local area, support for staff and volunteers in organisations that support veterans to access good quality training, and to connect veterans into wider pathways, including for mental health support and treatment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
193533
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk