Following on from their highly successful 2004/5 veterans funding programmes, continued through their popular Awards for All scheme, BIG are keen to build on both programmes and are proud to be able to announce further financial support for veterans wishing to attend 65th anniversary events overseas.

WW2 veterans from the UK, Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland can apply for travel and accommodation costs to visit the places where they saw active service. They can also receive funding to take part in an official commemoration in the UK.

Those eligible are veterans who fought with or alongside British forces in World War 2 and who are resident in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. War widows and widowers of veterans are also eligible for funding, and carers and spouses can receive funding to travel with veterans.

You can apply between 1 April 2009 and 31 January 2011. Grants are £150 - £5,500, depending on the number of people taking part and the destination.  Look at the FAQs on website below.

If you have any questions about the scheme and whether you are eligible, ring the application helpline Tel: 0845 0000 121 Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Website: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_heroes_return.htm

There is specialist travel arranged by the Royal British Legion through Poppy Travel Website: http://www.heroesreturn2.org.uk

 Allowing WW2 veterans from the UK to visit the sites on which they served