Alabaré secures £300,000 to support homeless veterans
The funding comes from the Office for Veterans' Affairs and is delivered through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
James Cadmore, head of veterans services in Wales at Alabaré, said: "Op FORTITUDE's funding has allowed us to have a massive impact on the veterans we support within our charity.
"It means we can provide staff and also provide stable accommodation that they're able to call home."
The charity said it has supported more than 240 veterans through its Homes for Veterans programme across England and Wales since the scheme began.
Alabaré said the latest grant will help expand its services.
Mr Cadmore said: "This funding will allow us to keep developing and improving the service."
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