Woody’s Lodge Receives £25,000 Core Funding from the Veterans Foundation

We are incredibly proud to share that Woody’s Lodge has been awarded £25,000 in core funding from the Veterans Foundation (VF). This funding comes at a crucial time for our charity, helping us continue to provide consistent, compassionate support to veterans, emergency service personnel, and their families across Wales.

The Veterans Foundation is one of the UK’s leading military charities, dedicated to improving the lives of serving personnel, veterans, and their families. Established in 2016, the Foundation works with hundreds of charities across the UK, providing vital grant funding to organisations delivering frontline support. Their mission is simple but powerful: to fund projects that help members of the armed forces community overcome hardship, improve wellbeing, and rebuild their lives. 

Through its grant programmes, the Veterans Foundation supports a wide range of initiatives, including mental health support, homelessness prevention, employment and training opportunities, and community-based wellbeing projects. By raising funds through donations and the Veterans Lottery, the Foundation is able to distribute millions of pounds to organisations making a real difference on the ground. 

Core funding like this is vital for charities such as Woody’s Lodge. While project funding often supports specific activities, core funding underpins everything we do behind the scenes. It enables us to keep our hubs open, maintain safe and welcoming spaces, and ensure our team is available to support those who need us most, when they need us most.

This funding will contribute towards essential running costs, helping us to sustain our services across Wales. It supports our staff and volunteers, the upkeep of our facilities, and our ability to respond quickly and effectively to those reaching out for help. Without this type of funding, delivering our day-to-day support simply wouldn’t be possible.

At Woody’s Lodge, we are seeing a growing demand for support. More individuals are reaching out for help with wellbeing, connection, and practical challenges. This funding allows us to continue being there, offering a safe space, a listening ear, and meaningful opportunities to rebuild confidence and community.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Veterans Foundation for their continued commitment to supporting organisations like ours. Their investment in core costs shows a clear understanding of what it takes to sustain frontline services and create lasting impact. Because of this support, we can continue to stand beside our community, not just today, but into the future.