The Rangers Charity Foundation has a long and proud tradition of working with services related charities and was a joint signatory, along with the Club, to the Armed Forces Covenant in 2016.

We went on to become the first club and club charity in the UK to receive the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme’s Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence in 2019.

The Foundation has donated over £261,000 in cash to armed forces and veterans’ charities to date, as well as significant in-kind support.  Donations have included over £57,000 to veterans’ charity Erskine and £40,000 to ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, as well as smaller donations to many others such as Combat Stress, Poppyscotland, SSAFA, The Coming Home Centre and AA Veterans Support.

Our Armed Forces Fund selects services-related charities to work with each season and for season 2025/26 the Foundation has pledged to raise £10,000 to support the work of Poppyscotland and Community Veterans Support.

Community Veterans Support

Based locally in Govan at the Pearce Institute, Community Veterans Support provides a safe and welcoming environment where veterans can meet, relax, find peer support and access additional services.

The Centre welcomes all veterans and serving personnel and provides a hot lunch every day mid-week, a place to do laundry free of charge and weekly activities such as wellbeing walks, darts and pool competitions and guest speakers.

Veterans can also access a range of other help including emergency food parcels and financial assistance or accommodation, expert advice and referral services.

David Devenney, Director, Community Veterans Support commented:

“Community Veterans Support has been a beacon of hope for Armed Forces veterans for over 12 years, dedicated to meeting them at their point of need.”

“We are delighted to be selected by Rangers Charity Foundation to receive this funding, which will be used to make a difference in the lives of our veterans.”

Find Out more about Community Veterans Support HERE.

Poppyscotland

Poppyscotland provide support for current and former members of the Armed Forces as well as their families, in recognition of their sacrifices and service.

The charity helps countless men, women and families with issues linked to their time in the Armed Forces or with struggles adjusting from military to civilian life.

Services provided by Poppyscotland include financial support, advice, help with mobility issues, housing and mental health.

Damian Doran-Timson, Corporate Fundraiser, Poppyscotland commented: “We are delighted that the Rangers Charity Foundation has chosen Poppyscotland as one of the charities to benefit from its Armed Forces Fund.

“This generous support will help us continue providing vital services to the Armed Forces community in Scotland. We look forward to working with the Foundation and its supporters throughout the year.”

Find out more about Poppyscotland HERE.

Proud to Support The Armed Forces Covenant 

The Rangers Charity Foundation was a joint signatory, along with the Club, to the Armed Forces Covenant in 2016.  As well as significant donations to armed forces and veterans’ charities to date and in-kind support such as can collections and signed merchandise, the Club and Foundation also donate tickets for veterans.

Serving personnel are also able to buy tickets for home league fixtures at a reduced price (subject to availability) and the Foundation runs a free programme for veterans – Veterans at Ease.

The Club and Foundation organises an annual Armed Forces Day celebration in the presence of 50,000 supporters at Ibrox Stadium, and an annual event to mark Remembrance Day.

We also advocate for the Armed Forces Covenant with our corporate clients and business partners, operate positive policies in the workplace for veterans, reservists and their families and support various military sport initiatives.

This type of support for the services earned the Club and Foundation an Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme’s Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence in 2019, becoming the first club and club charity in the UK to win the award.