New research published today by the Directory of Social Change (DSC) has shed light on the financial support provided by Armed Forces charities.

A report into Early Service Leavers (ESLs) who were dismissed from the Armed Forces as a result of a positive Compulsory Drug Test (CDT) is the first of its kind in the UK to shed light on their experiences and outcomes.

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and the Directory of Social Change have published an evaluation report exploring the impact of just under £11.5M of grant funds that the Trust has awarded through the Covenant Fund to support Armed Forces families that were experiencing difficult challenges.