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<p>The new Office for Veterans Affairs (OVA) will coordinate Departments and work
with Local Authorities, Devolved Governments and charities to deliver more joined-up
support for veterans. This builds on the foundations set by the 'Strategy for our
Veterans' published at:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strategy-for-our-veterans</p><p>for
which we engaged with Service charities for ideas on how we can further enhance support
for our veterans. The creation of the OVA is the first time that veterans' affairs
will be overseen by a dedicated Ministerial team in the Cabinet Office. It will enable
better coordination of the full machinery of Government and other partners to improve
the lives of veterans.</p><p>The independent Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust administers
£10 million per annum which allows organisations including charities to apply for
grants that support the Armed Forces Community.</p>
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