Army Dependants' Trust
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- Typical grants
- Up to £15,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Army Dependants' Trust
The Army Dependants' Trust is a UK-registered charity established in 1997, originally founded as The Soldiers' Dependants Fund. Its core mission is to safeguard bereaved families from acute financial hardship, reflecting values of rapid, confidential support with minimal bureaucracy. The Trust is funded through modest pay deductions from service members and disburses grants automatically upon official notification, without any claim process. What makes the Trust distinctive is its exclusive focus on the Army community and its automatic, non-application-based approach.
What Army Dependants' Trust funds
The Trust offers urgent, needs-led discretionary grants for essentials such as funerals, travel, short-term debts, and living costs. It supports dependants of British Army personnel who die in service, regardless of the cause of death. Support is provided UK-wide, with a focus on preventing poverty and addressing needs arising from bereavement, sickness, disability, or old age. Surplus funds may exceptionally aid ABF The Soldiers’ Charity for broader Army family welfare.
Who can apply
The Trust supports dependants, primarily next of kin, widows, spouses, and children of regular, reserve, FTRS, and NRPS personnel. Eligibility is strictly limited to enrolled dependants of deceased serving members. No geographic, income, entity type, or religious restrictions are specified beyond this. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications from individuals, charities, or groups.
What Army Dependants' Trust doesn't fund
Exclusions include all external project, core, capital, or organisational funding. The Trust does not support non-Army bereavements or broad causes. It prioritises direct individual relief over projects or organisations.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates as a member-funded scheme via modest pay deductions. It automatically disburses grants upon official Army notification without any claim process. Grants are needs-led and discretionary, with a focus on urgent, swift financial relief. The Trust welcomes unsolicited approaches from the Army community only through official channels, and does not accept unsolicited applications from individuals, charities, or groups.
How much does Army Dependants' Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Army Dependants' Trust
Army Dependants' Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Army Dependants' Trust provide?
Army Dependants' Trust typically provides grants up to £15,000.
Where does Army Dependants' Trust fund charities?
Army Dependants' Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Army Dependants' Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Army Dependants' Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Army Dependants' Trust?
Army Dependants' Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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