Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Field Notes

About the show

Join us on Field Notes, where our CEO, Anna Wright, meets the people, projects and research funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund. Each episode explores stories, insights and discoveries, giving you a window into how the Fund's grants help experts at charities, CICs, local authorities and other organisations to turn ideas into impact for the armed forces community. Whether you're a fellow funder, a grant partner or just curious about the issues our grants respond to, Field Notes is our shared listening post! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newest episodes

Beyond the Wound: Rethinking Scarring: with Dr Mary Keeling, Research Leader on Defence and Security/RAND Europe.

Oct 9, 2026 22 min

In this episode, Dr Mary Keeling discusses the ground-breaking study she is leading through one of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s Transformational Grants. The research is being delivered in partnership with the Scar Free Foundation, a medical research charity working to transform how scarring is prevented and treated. Content note: this episode discusses intimate scarring, sexual function, relationships, psychological wellbeing and the impact of serious injury. It may not be suitable for younger listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shining a Light on Hidden Issues: Bereavement in the Armed Forces Community with Abby Dryden, DMWS CEO.

Jul 21, 2026 33 min

This episode looks at how people bereaved due to service can be better supported through grief. It explores the importance of joined-up mental health, practical and emotional support, and why clear pathways are vital in helping bereaved families and individuals feel heard, understood and less alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating 10 years of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund.

Jan 26, 2026 15 min

In 2025, UK Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Covenant Fund marked its tenth birthday. Anna Wright - Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust CEO - joins Amanda Struby, MOD's Covenant team lead, to reflect on a decade of the fund's work to transform the Covenant from words into action: helping to reduce disadvantage for serving personnel, their families and veterans across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.