The UK Armed Forces charity sector is a broad and diverse group of charities that
The Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty requires local authorities to consider the principles of the Covenant when performing functions related to housing, education, and healthcare.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. You can read more about the Armed Forces Covenant here:
The Essex Civilian Military Partnership Board offers strategic direction to local responses to the county’s shared community covenant commitments.
The Board is made up of representatives from the armed forces, veterans’ charities, Essex councils, and a range of public sector bodies.
More information can be found on the Essex County Council website:
Essex Civilian Military Partnership
Essex Armed Forces Community Covenant aims are::
provide support ranging from Welfare, Service funds, Associations and Heritage.
Below is a list of the main welfare charities in the sector:
There are 12 district councilsand 2 unitary authorities within the county of Essex, and all are signatories of the Armed Forces Community Covenant.
Colchester City Council is committed to working with and supporting the Armed Forces community. They can provide advice and support on benefits, housing, employment, education, and well-being. You can find out more about the support offered by Colchester City Council here:
Following the signing of the Essex Armed Forces Covenant on 6 November 2012, the Essex Civilian Military Partnership Board was established to fulfil the undertakings agreed under the Covenant, to tangibly improve the lives of all.
Tendring District Council is represented on this Board, along with public, private and voluntary sector partners to look at Essex-wide activities relating to the Armed Forces.
You can find out more about the support offered here:
Southend-On-Sea Borough Council signed the Southend Armed Forces Covenant in March 2024. By signing this, they promise to support and recognise the Armed Forces community, which includes current and former service members. You can find out more about the support offered here:
Braintree District Council have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. Information is limited regarding what support is offered by the council. We recommend using the council’s contact Us form which can be found on their website:
As part of signing the Armed Forces Covenant, Chelmsford City Council support our armed forces and welcome job applications from members of the armed forces which also includes reservists, armed forces veterans (including the injured and sick), cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. You can find out more about the support offered here:
The purpose of the Armed Forces Covenants and the Civil Military Partnership Board is to encourage support for the Armed Forces Community working and residing in Basildon and to recognise and remember the sacrifices made by members of this Armed Forces Community. You can find out more about the support offered here:
Thurrock Council have signed the Essex Armed Forces Covenant and are proud to support our men and women serving in the armed forces, their families and veterans in our communities. You can find out more about the support offered here:
Epping Forest District Council have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We recommend using the council’s contact us form which can be found on their website to find out more information about what support is offered:
Uttlesford District Council have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. You can find out more about the support services offered on their website:
Castle Point Borough Council have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. You can find out more about the support services offered on their website:
Rochford District Council have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. You can find out more about the support services offered on their website:
Maldon District Council have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. You can find out more about the support services offered on their website:
Harlow Council have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. You can find out more about the support services offered on their website:
Brentwood Borough Council have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. You can find out more about the support services offered on their website:
Supporting anyone who is or has served in HM Armed Forces
Including family members: spouses, widows/widowers, dependants
