Finance and Benefits

There are a specific benefits and schemes open to armed forces personnel and veterans.

Defence Discount Service

Defence Discount Service provides those in the Armed Forces, Veterans and the Defence Community with discounts both online and in store. The Defence Discount Service also allows small and large companies to get involved with offering a discount and encourage companies in local areas to offer discounts to the Armed Forces Community. 

HM Forces Railcard

The HM Forces Railcard can save you 1/3 on most rail fares throughout Great Britain for a whole year. You're eligible if you're a member of the Regular Forces or Volunteer Reserves or a spouse/civil partner of a member. 

RAFA The RAF Association

Welfare is at the absolute heart of the Royal Air Forces Association. Whether you need someone to talk to, help finding financial support, some time away to rest or something else entirely, we can help you find a solution. 

The Royal Navy Benevolent Trust

We assist thousands of people who are serving or have served as Warrant Officers and below in the Royal Navy & Royal Marines, and their dependants, who find themselves in need or distress. Our aim is to help them enjoy a reasonable quality of life mainly by providing wide ranging financial assistance. We also care for older people in our own care home and Almshouse. 

The Seafarers Charity (Merchant Navy Fund)

If you are a serving or a former Merchant Navy seafarer or a family member and are looking for help, Merchant Navy Fund works with a number of maritime charity partners who may be able to help you. 

Army Benevolent Fund

We stand at the forefront of support for the Army family. We award grants to individuals and families, and fund leading charities and organisations to ensure help is there when you need it. 

Armed Forces Pensions

Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes. 

DWP Armed Forces Champions - Derbyshire

Regional DWP Armed Forces Champions - As part of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiatives that help current and former armed forces personnel and their families access Jobcentre Plus services. Champions maintain close contact with Jobcentre Plus staff, who make the Champion aware of Armed Forces issues and raise issues with the Champion if requested. If you have a client who requires support from the DWP please use the contact information below to access your local DWP Armed Forces Champion for Derbyshire (and Staffordshire): veterans.armedforceschampionatdwp@dwp.gov.uk 

Forces Compare 

Forces Compare is a military-first price comparison website, specialising in insurance, financial products and claims.

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