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Over 1300 UK organisations are now signed up to the covenant.

100% Of Local Authorities in Great Britain have signed the covenant. Has been allocated to deliver covenant commitments since its launch in 2011.

Over 150 Covenant Champions in the Services are raising awareness of the covenant within their units.

Over£270m Has been allocated to deliver covenant commitments since its launch in 2011.

172 Projects funded to support the Armed Forces community in 2016.

£22m Service Pupil Premium payments supporting 73,000 pupils.

9,000 Service Personnel have become homeowners through Forces Help to Buy.

86% Of UK motor insurers are supporting overseas postings by committing to waive cancellation fees.

4 Mobile phone providers are supporting overseas postings by committing to suspend contracts.

Covenant Website launched to help the Armed Forces community find the help it needs: www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk