On 12 December 2024, the Government announced the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme. This enables those impacted by the Ban while serving in HM Armed Forces, between 27 July 1967 and 11 January 2000, to apply for recognition payments.
The guide linked below is intended as a short FWP summary for overview of the Government’s FR Scheme, and is a living document that will be updated as more, amended or new information is received by FWP.
You could be entitled to upto £70,000 from the Financial Recognition Scheme for those impacted by the ‘Gay Ban’
The deadline for applications is 23:59, Saturday, December 12, 2026
Register with Fighting With Pride and we can help you apply.
