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Armed Forces External Charity GrantOccupational

The Royal British Legion Financial Gateway Grant

The Royal British Legion·Registered Charity No. 219279

Targeted emergency grants to help veterans and serving personnel cover basic living costs, energy bills, and unexpected crisis expenses.

Armed Forces & VeteransHardship & EmergencyEnergy Relief

Grant amount

Emergency financial relief grants (up to £200 per month for up to 12 months)

Eligibility Criteria

  • You are a serving member, veteran, or dependant of the British Armed Forces.
  • You have insufficient income or savings to meet essential day-to-day living costs or pressing debts.

What this grant covers

  • Top-up payments for food, clothing, and essential living costs
  • Emergency energy, gas, and electricity bill arrears
  • Essential home repairs and heating replacement
  • Disability equipment and mobility adaptations

How to apply

Call the Royal British Legion helpline on 0808 802 8080 or submit an enquiry via their online self-service portal.

Visit the official charity site

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