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<p>Government is committed to making the UK the best country in the world to be a
veteran.</p><p>Every year it provides £10 million to the Armed Forces Covenant Fund
Trust, which distributes this as grants to charitable organisations through a range
of programmes. This year we have provided an additional £6 million for 100 service
charities through the Covid Relief fund, to ensure they can continue to provide their
vital services throughout the pandemic. Furthermore, through the Loneliness Covid-19
Fund, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association has been provided with
a grant of £500,000 to support veterans and their families experiencing loneliness
throughout the UK.</p><p>Charities are also able to apply to access the additional
financial support provided through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Charities
can also apply to receive up to £3,000 a month through the Local Restrictions Support
Grant if an organisation’s premises is forced to close.</p><p> </p>
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