The Royal British Legion have launched their Everyday Needs Grants Programme, with eligible applicants receiving a grant of up to £2,400 over 12 months, in a package designed to aid those who need help quickly to meet increasing costs of living.
The RBL has recently seen an increase in the number of veterans and their families in need of help with the cost of living. Over the last 12 months the RBL has issued 20% more grants to help with food and basic living costs than in the previous year, and the charity anticipates that the number of applications for help with the most urgent needs such as food, clothing and temporary accommodation will jump significantly in the coming months.
Previous RBL research found that working-age adults in the veteran community are more likely to be sick or disabled than UK adults of the same age.
More information on how to apply can be found at rbl.org.uk/costofliving.
James said:
“The Everyday Needs Grants Programme will provide our veterans with much-needed support at a difficult time, especially with winter arriving.
“I commend the Royal British Legion for this important scheme and encourage veterans to get in touch with the RBL to find out if they are eligible.”
