The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme is open to those who served under and suffered, during their service in HM Armed Forces, from the Ban, between 27th July 1967 and 11th January 2000.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ion-scheme
Some may be aware of this scheme through the Royal British Legion or other UK Armed forces charities. I have attached the FAQ for assistance. The deadline for applications (online or hard copy) is 12/12/2026
What are the two types of payments offered under the LGBT Financial Recognition
Scheme? And why have they been divided?
The Government recognises the broad range of ways our veterans were impacted by the Ban
and has therefore separated the scheme into two payment types, which address different
experiences. These payment types will be assessed concurrently, to avoid delaying payments,
and veterans can apply for either or both payments.
The LGBT Dismissed or Discharged payment is only for veterans who were dismissed or
administratively discharged, including officers who were ordered or instructed to resign or retire
by their respective Service Board, based solely on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual
orientation or gender identity, from 27 July 1967 to 11 January 2000 (under the Ban).
The LGBT Impact payment is open to all those impacted by the Ban, including those dismissed
or discharged, and recognises other experiences had under the Ban (27 July 1967 to 11 January
2000). Assessments will be made by an Independent Panel, separate from and independent of
the Ministry of Defence.
Other restorative measures (such as medals restored, new discharge papers, see:
For information on non-financial restorative measures visithttps://www.gov.uk/government/collectio ... next-steps.
