Service Women: Seen & Heard programme launches

15 October 2025

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has awarded eight projects a share of over £650,000 under its Service Women: Seen & Heard programme, focusing on the specific needs of women in the UK Armed Forces.

The remit of the scheme is broad, and includes the specific needs of servicewomen’s health, menopause, and sexual harassment and abuse within the serving community.

This latter scheme – called Safe to Serve – will be delivered by SSAFA.

A full statement and further details will be issued in the coming weeks, and Lynne Doherty, Director of Social Care Operations for SSAFA, commented: “As seen in the media, recent reports have highlighted the challenges some women in the Armed Forces continue to face. SSAFA’s project will ensure those women are believed, supported, and protected. Through accessible support – via phone, email, or WhatsApp – and a ‘no-wrong-door’ approach to referrals, we’ll reach more women in need.

“By amplifying their voices and using anonymous insights to influence policy, we’re helping to create safer, fairer environments for women serving in the Armed Forces.”