Veterans Commissioner Publishes Assessment
According to an independent assessment published by the Scottish Veterans Commissioner progress on supporting veterans in Scotland is to be applauded but there is more to do to ensure our veterans continue to receive the best possible levels of support and the...
The Scottish Veterans Fund 2019/20 Grants
The Scottish Veterans Fund has allocated £100,000 to 7 new projects across Scotland to combat loneliness and social isolation, support improved employment outcomes and provide wider support… Established in 2008, the Scottish Veterans Fund (SVF) has allocated...
Tax Protection Extended For Personnel In Scotland
Thousands of troops who could have been adversely affected by the Scottish Government’s tax rises will continue to be protected in the next financial year… Last year the Defence Secretary announced that to counter tax hikes by the Scottish Government, the MOD...
‘Connected Scotland’ For Veterans
Scotland’s leading Armed Forces charity, Poppyscotland, has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s strategy on Social isolation and Loneliness… Following a submission from Poppyscotland to draft proposals earlier this year, the Scottish Government...
