How the £901,000 veterans budget is being spent in 2025-26.

The veterans budget for this year will cover:The Scottish Veterans Fund, covering 12 projects which support the Armed Forces and Veterans community.The Unforgotten Forces Consortium, to support their work connecting older veterans to services, help and advice.Veterans Scotland for their role in coordinating support for veterans across Scotland.The National Education and Transitions Officer, which is a role jointly funded with the Scottish Government’s Additional Support for Learning team which aims to improve policy and practice affecting service children and veterans children in Scotland.Legion Scotland’s national commemorative event in Scotland to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.Miscellaneous spend throughout the financial year, including wreaths, medal replacements and various publications of Scottish Government documents.It is worth noting that while this budget represents the dedicated spend of the Scottish Government's Veterans Unit, there is other funding to support veterans across different areas, such as the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway.