Through the Big Lottery Fund’s Heroes Return programme Second World War veterans from the UK, Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland can apply for travel and accommodation costs to visit the places where they saw active service. They can also receive funding to take part in an official commemoration in the UK. Veterans who fought with, or alongside, British forces in World War Two, and who are resident in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, are eligible to apply for funding. War widows and widowers of veterans are also eligible, and carers and spouses can receive funding to travel with veterans too. Heroes Return 2 is open for applications until January 2011 (travel before the end of December 2010). Grants between £150–£5,500 are available depending on the number of people taking part and the destination. The first Heroes Return scheme launched in 2004 to mark the historic 60th anniversary of D-Day. The initiative awarded £16.6 million to over 39,000 veterans, spouses, widows and carers to fund commemorative visits to Second World War battlefields, cemeteries and other significant places across the world. For more information about Heroes Return 2 visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/heroesreturn or ring the Heroes Return application helpline on 0845 0000 121 or email general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk We’ve also created a blog to document Heroes Return. Read it at: heroesreturn.org/
WW2 veterans from the UK, Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland can apply for travel and accommodation costs to visit the places where they saw active service. They can also receive funding to take part in an official commemoration in the UK.
Veterans who fought with or alongside British forces in World War 2 and who are resident in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. War widows and widowers of veterans are also eligible for funding, and carers and spouses can receive funding to travel with veterans.
If you have any questions about the scheme and whether you are eligible, ring the application helpline on 0845 0000 121 or send email to general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk