Veterans and families across the UK are set to benefit from £4.5m in funding from the Government, as 19 housing providers have been awarded grants to build 45 new homes and improve shared facilities.
The funding will support projects in every nation and region, including major grants in Wales, the South East and London, and top-up grants for 10 ongoing schemes.
Minister for Veterans and People Louise Sandher-Jones MP, announced the grants at the Stoll Foundation’s Kings Road Park development in Fulham, where she also opened Valour House.
Sandher-Jones said: “Every veteran deserves a safe, secure place to call home.
“That’s not just a moral obligation – it’s a promise this Government is determined to keep.
“Today marks another significant step towards delivering the Prime Minister’s pledge to provide homes fit for our heroes across the United Kingdom.”
Sandher-Jones added: “We’re delivering real change through the Veterans Capital Housing Fund and it was fantastic to see first-hand how these homes are providing veterans and their families with the security and support they need.”
The Veterans Capital Housing Fund has so far provided over £12.5m in grants, supporting thousands of veterans and their families.
The latest round will go towards building new homes and refurbishments such as roof, boiler and window replacements, as well as improvements to accessibility.
The announcement comes ahead of the Defence Housing Strategy, which will offer veterans and service personnel priority access to buy new homes built on surplus Ministry of Defence land.
Will Campbell-Wroe, CEO for the Stoll Foundation, said: “The Stoll Foundation was delighted to have the minister officially open Valour House which will provide accommodation for veterans and their families for years to come.
“As the only specialist veteran housing provider that is registered with the Regulator of Social Housing we are proud to provide these high-quality homes at social rent in conjunction with the Greater London Authority and the Berkeley Group.”
