Welfare
Care and Support for our soldiers and their families - there for you when you need us.
The AGC recognises the challenges and stress that come hand in hand with military life and are committed to ensuring that our soldiers and their families receive care and support 24/7.
Benevolent Grants
In time of need, hardship or distress the AGC Benevolent Grant is available for serving and retired personnel, Reservists and their eligible dependants.
Financial assistance may be given for help with the costs of: Disability adaptation in the home, mobility equipment, help with priority debts, food vouchers, clothing and household necessities, medical travel and accommodation grants to support families travelling long distance for specialist care and unforeseen travel costs following a family bereavement.
No one can foresee what may happen and how it happens; the AGC will always try to help and if it is unable to it will signpost you to another Organisation.
Army Welfare Service
The Army Welfare Service (AWS) is the Army's professional welfare provider. It delivers a comprehensive and confidential welfare service responsive to the needs of individuals and families including personal support, community support - including deployment support for families, an information network (HIVE) and joint service housing advice.
The AWS support is offered to: Regular Soldiers, their families and communities, the Army Reserve and Reservists and in certain cases Veterans and MoD Civilians overseas.
Further information can be found on the Army Welfare Service Webpages Army Welfare Services
Ways to find help
There are numerous charities, associations, and resources to help you when times are tough, or you just need guidance and support.
Every person at some point in their live needs that bit of extra help. Don't wait too long reach out and someone will help you.
Cost of living - support and advice for staff
The impact of the cost-of-living crisis affects everyone differently. If you are feeling the pinch, starting to struggle, or feeling overwhelmed, there are several ways to find help and support.
Via MODNET there is a lot of helpful information: Cost of Living support
The AGC, Army Welfare Support and other Charitable Military Organisations are committed to support its members.
Please feel free to email the AGC if you have any queries or need support due.