Lloyd's Patriotic Fund

Charity Number: 210173

Annual Expenditure: £0.3M

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Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: £256,000 (2024 expenditure)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly disclosed
  • Decision Time: Not publicly disclosed
  • Grant Range: £15,000 - £300,000
  • Geographic Focus: UK-wide (Armed Forces community)
  • Founded: 1803 (oldest military charity of its kind)

Contact Details

Website: https://www.lloyds.com/about-lloyds/responsible-business/community-involvement/lloyds-patriotic-fund

Email: responsiblebusiness@lloyds.com (general) or globalcommunityengagement@lloyds.com (grant enquiries)

Phone: 020 7327 5484

Mailing List: Subscribe via their website to receive notifications when applications open

Overview

Founded in 1803, Lloyd's Patriotic Fund is the oldest military charity of its kind in the UK, supporting the Armed Forces community on behalf of the Lloyd's of London insurance market. With total income of £439,000 and expenditure of £256,000 in 2024, the fund focuses specifically on mental health and employability support for serving and ex-service members of the British Armed Forces and their families, with particular attention to those who are disabled or facing poverty, illness, and hardship. Since 2010, LPF has donated over £4 million to the Armed Forces community. The fund is governed by 11 trustees, many with military backgrounds and expertise from the Lloyd's insurance market, who volunteer their time without remuneration. Supported by Lloyd's Global Community Engagement team, the fund values collaboration and champions understanding gaps in current support provision.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

Tier 1 Grants (Large Charities)

  • Amount: Up to £300,000 over 3 years
  • Eligibility: Charities with annual income over £2.5 million
  • Application: Fixed application windows (currently closed)

Tier 2 Grants (Small to Medium Charities)

  • Amount: Up to £100,000 over 2 years
  • Eligibility: Charities with annual income of £2.5 million or below
  • Application: Fixed application windows (currently closed)

Individual Welfare Grants

  • Amount: Average grant of £430
  • Administered by: SSAFA (partnership since 1999)
  • Recent Activity: 188 individuals supported between June 2017-June 2018, totaling £70,000

Priority Areas

The fund focuses exclusively on two strategic priorities:

Mental Health Support

  • Transition support for veterans and families
  • Projects addressing mental health challenges specific to military community
  • Partnership with Combat Stress, the veteran's mental health charity
  • Support for Project Nova with Walking with the Wounded (working in 50%+ of UK police custody suites to prevent veteran reoffending)

Employability

  • Civilian career transition programs
  • Skills training and education grants
  • Support for Forces Employment Charity Families Programme (since 2019) helping civilian spouses and partners of serving/ex-Forces personnel
  • Educational grants through Scotty's Little Soldiers (tutors, clubs, uniforms, driving lessons, IT equipment)
  • Land-based career support via HighGround Charity for veterans and service leavers

What They Don't Fund

  • Organizations outside the Armed Forces charity sector
  • Projects not focused on mental health or employability
  • General operational costs without specific project focus
  • Non-UK based beneficiaries
  • Individual applications (individuals must apply through partner charities like SSAFA)
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Governance and Leadership

Chair

Ed Butler CBE DSO - Nearly 40 years of military and commercial leadership experience, former commander of 22 SAS Regiment, led British forces in Afghanistan (2001, 2002, 2006), former Chief Resilience Officer at Pool Re.

Quote: "I am delighted to join as Chair of the oldest military charity of its kind and we are proud of our long history and our contributions in support the Armed Forces community on behalf of the Lloyd's market."

Vice-Chair

James de Labillière MBE DSO and Bar - Managing Director of Aon Underwriting Managers, over 20 years British Army service.

Notable Trustees

Warren Clegg - Head of Private Assets, Lloyd's Treasury and Investment Management; former Queen's Gurkha Engineers and Royal Engineers officer; Chair of the Corporation of Lloyd's Military Community.

Simon Maxwell - Former Royal Marines officer injured in Afghanistan (2011); qualified solicitor specializing in complex environments law; completed Ironman triathlon and solo English Channel swim.

Alex Findlay - Director at Aon, former Army high threat search team leader in Afghanistan (2010).

Trustee Quote (Alex Findlay): "Today, many of these charities have merged, and the current needs focus on mental health support, housing support and transition support into future employment... Saying 'no' to some is the most challenging part of being a trustee."

The board comprises 11 trustees with diverse backgrounds spanning military service, Lloyd's insurance market expertise, and charitable sector knowledge. All trustees serve pro bono without remuneration.

Application Process and Timeline

How to Apply

Application Windows: Fixed rounds with specific opening and closing dates. Applications are currently closed. Charities must subscribe to the mailing list to receive notifications when applications reopen.

Application Method:

  1. Wait for application window to open (sign up to mailing list for notifications)
  2. Read eligibility criteria carefully on the application form
  3. Attend the information session/webinar (held when applications are open) for hints and tips
  4. Complete and submit application form to globalcommunityengagement@lloyds.com

Pre-Application Support: Information sessions/webinars are provided during application windows, offering charities the opportunity to ask questions about the process and requirements.

Decision Timeline

Specific decision timelines are not publicly disclosed. For timeline information, contact globalcommunityengagement@lloyds.com.

Success Rates

Success rate statistics are not publicly available. The fund describes itself as supporting “small to medium sized military charities” and works with “outstanding charities to bring innovative new programmes to the sector.”

Reapplication Policy

Successful grantees can reapply for continuation funding if the existing project proves successful. This applies to both large and small grant recipients.

Unsuccessful applicants: Reapplication policy for unsuccessful applicants is not explicitly stated in public materials. Contact the fund directly for clarification.

Application Success Factors

Fund-Specific Priorities

Focus on Innovation: The fund explicitly seeks “innovative new programmes” and has supported projects like Project Nova's custody suite intervention model, which scaled to cover over 50% of UK police custody suites.

Collaboration and Gap-Filling: According to their stated values, LPF “champions the need to understand the gaps in current support” and values charities that demonstrate collaborative approaches.

Clear Project Focus: Applications must demonstrate specific focus on mental health and/or employability - these are non-negotiable priority areas. The fund has moved away from general welfare support toward strategic, project-based funding.

Understanding Military Community Needs: Trustee Alex Findlay noted that current needs have evolved: “Today, many of these charities have merged, and the current needs focus on mental health support, housing support and transition support into future employment.” Applications should demonstrate understanding of contemporary military community challenges.

Recent Successful Projects

Recent grants have supported:

  • HighGround Charity - Supporting female veterans in understanding the land-based sector and identifying employment opportunities
  • Care after Combat - Project Phoenix peer mentorship scheme for ex-Forces personnel and families in the Justice System
  • Forces Employment Charity - Families Programme supporting civilian spouses/partners into employment
  • Scotty's Little Soldiers - Educational and skills grants for young people who have lost military parents
  • Combat Stress - Mental health support initiatives
  • Project Nova with Walking with the Wounded - Custody suite intervention preventing veteran reoffending

Application Guidance

Size Matters: Know your tier - charities with income over £2.5m apply for Tier 1 (up to £300k/3 years), while those with £2.5m or less apply for Tier 2 (up to £100k/2 years).

Attend the Webinar: The fund offers information sessions during application windows with “hints and tips on applying” - attendance is strongly advised.

Check Eligibility First: The fund emphasizes: “Please read the eligibility criteria on our application form before applying to ensure the charity meets our requirements.”

Lloyd's Market Connection: While not explicitly required, the fund operates on behalf of the Lloyd's insurance market. Understanding this context and any potential connections to Lloyd's may be beneficial.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Strict thematic focus: Only mental health and employability projects will be considered - ensure your project clearly addresses one or both of these areas
  • Innovation is valued: The fund seeks “innovative new programmes” that bring something new to the sector, not just continuation of existing models
  • Demonstrate gap-filling: Show you understand current gaps in Armed Forces support and how your project addresses unmet needs
  • Collaboration matters: The fund values charities that work collaboratively and understand the broader support ecosystem
  • Know your tier: Apply in the correct tier based on your organizational income (£2.5m threshold)
  • Join the mailing list immediately: With fixed application windows, you need advance notice to prepare strong applications
  • Leverage the information session: The fund provides webinars during application periods - attendance provides inside knowledge and opportunity to ask specific questions about your project's fit

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