Female Veterans Transformation Programme: Education Phase Commences
The Female Veterans Transformation Programme (FVTP) launched its much-anticipated Female Veterans Toolkit, on Tuesday 19th November 2025 at the iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The toolkit is designed to support and empower service providers in the commercial, statutory and charitable sectors transform service provision for the circa 272,000 female veterans living within the UK
This UK-wide programme was funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT), NHS England, the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and the Veterans Foundation, in partnership with the Cobseo Female Veterans Cluster and the Women’s Royal Army Corps Association. The toolkit is hosted on the AFCFT website and feely available for organisations to use.
“Female Veterans are not treated the same or celebrated the same – adverts are all men. It has got better but there’s still work to do. There’s lots of charities out there to help, but women still don’t see themselves as veterans so won’t ask for help even if they need it.”
- Anonymous Female Veteran
Speaking at the launch, Minister for Veterans and People Louise Sandher-Jones MP, mentioned how the toolkit complements the new Veterans Strategy:
“This much-needed toolkit will not only help service providers to better cater to the unique needs and experiences of women veterans, but will also help to banish stereotypes and celebrate the growing female proportion of the veteran community.
“The Government’s new Veterans Strategy will build on FVTP’s work through the development of a women’s forum that will help shape future policies, and an oral history project to raise public awareness of the experiences and contributions of female veterans.”
- MinVP, Louise Sandher-Jones MP
Statistics show that
- 53% of female veterans said their needs are not met by current veteran services
- 73% of women reported witnessing or experiencing sexual discrimination whilst serving, including rape and sexual assault
- 31% of women who served identify with the term ‘veteran’
- 82% of the public said they knew ‘not very much’ or ‘nothing at all’ about female veterans
Drawing on extensive research, reviewed and condensed for accessibility as part of FVTP’s Evidence Review coupled with co-production with over 800 female veterans, service providers and employers, the toolkit offers guidance, case studies, and signposting to aid service providers in giving female veterans support so they can thrive after service.
The launch brought together veterans, policymakers, community leaders, and supporters to spotlight the often-overlooked experiences of female service leavers and celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of women who once wore uniform. But it’s not over yet – to ensure longevity of the programme, enhance understanding, and optimise usage of the toolkit, the education phase launches in Spring 2026.
The Female Veterans Toolkit Download
