Launched in December 2024, being delivered by Defence, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) is for veterans and serving personnel who served 1967-2000 and were adversely impacted by the Ban
The FRS is divided into 2 types of Financial Recognition Payment and you can apply for either or both.
The first type is the LGBT Dismissed or Discharged Payment (DD) a payment for those who were dismissed or administratively discharged, including Officers who were ordered or instructed to resign or retire by their respective Service Board, solely on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity during the Ban. This is a fixed payment of £50,000 to those who are eligible.
The second type is the LGBT Impact Payment (IP) a payment reflecting the personal impact which the Ban had on applicants during the period of their service in HM Armed Forces up to the point they left service. This is a tiered payment which will be assessed by an Independent Review Panel
- Level 1 – £1,000 to £5,000
- Level 2 – £5,001 to £10,000
- Level 3 – £10,001 to £20,000
Full details and how to apply can be found in the links below
