Welsh Government backs Armed Forces Day celebrations with £20,000 funding
Nation.Cymru staff
The Welsh Government is supporting this year’s Armed Forces Day, hosted by Carmarthenshire County Council, joining communities in recognising the service and contribution of the Armed Forces.
The Armed Forces Day event has received £20,000 from the Welsh Government’s 2026–27 budget.
The Welsh Government supports the Armed Forces community across Wales, helping to deliver services such as specialist mental health support for veterans, support for children from service families in schools, improved access to health and wellbeing activities, and dedicated liaison officers working with local authorities.
The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Equalities, Sioned Williams, will attend the event to mark the occasion. Speaking ahead of the event, she said:
“Armed Forces Day is a chance to show our appreciation for all those who serve, and have served, and to recognise the contribution they make to our communities. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution made by Service families and the support available to them.
“We want veterans and Service families to be supported to succeed in Wales, in their homes, in their communities and in their careers, so that their skills, experience and talents continue to enrich Welsh society.”
“I thank all who serve and have served, and their families. I would also like to thank the organisations and volunteers who work tirelessly throughout the year to support our Armed Forces community.”
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Good too see the Welsh Government supporting our boys . These heroes have suffered terribly with homelessness a big issue for many of our veterans. It’s a disgrace the way they have been treated. Let’s support our heroes guys and recognise the sacrifice they do .
Surely the disgrace is on the MoD? While the way those peple have been treated is unaceptable, members of the armed forces are not a special case – they all signed up voluntarily. Had they been conscripted, it would be very different consideration.
This does not mean that I do not recognise that these people have not suffered from the traumatic effects and life changing injuries due to the nature of their service, but surely responsibility for that should lay entirely with the MoD and the British government.
You do realise that everyone has been offered a roof over their heads in Cymru? I know next door doesn’t treat their veterans so well, but hm forces have had a housing list priority since 2014 and the 4 homeless veterans currently in our county are actually voluntary homeless as they refuse to stay in hostels.
Please try not to swallow the lines that certain corners are spreading, they’re completely false.