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{{short description|'''UK cross-government fund from April 2024, successor to the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund'''}}
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{{Infobox organization
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| name = Integrated Security Fund
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| abbreviation = ISF
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| type = Government fund
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| formation = {{Start date|2024|4|1}}<ref name="Annreport" />
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| predecessor = [[Conflict, Stability and Security Fund]]
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| purpose = Tackling the highest-priority threats to UK national security at home and overseas
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| headquarters = London
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| budget = £965 million spent in 2024/25 (final allocation £982 million)<ref name="Annreport" />
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| leader_title = Senior Responsible Owner
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| leader_name = [[Deputy National Security Adviser]] for International Affairs
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| parent_organization = [[Cabinet Office]] ([[National Security Secretariat]])
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}}
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:The Integrated Security Fund (ISF) is the sole cross-government fund tackling the highest priority threats to UK national security, both at home and overseas. 2024 to 2025 was the first year of the ISF. It was created as a means of bringing together [[Conflict, Stability and Security Fund]] (CSSF) work overseas with key domestic programmes like the [[National Cyber Programme]] (NCP) and the [[Economic Deterrence Initiative]] (EDI).<ref name="Annreport">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/integrated-security-fund-annual-report-2024-to-2025/integrated-security-fund-annual-report-2024-to-2025</ref>
 
:The Integrated Security Fund (ISF) is the sole cross-government fund tackling the highest priority threats to UK national security, both at home and overseas. 2024 to 2025 was the first year of the ISF. It was created as a means of bringing together [[Conflict, Stability and Security Fund]] (CSSF) work overseas with key domestic programmes like the [[National Cyber Programme]] (NCP) and the [[Economic Deterrence Initiative]] (EDI).<ref name="Annreport">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/integrated-security-fund-annual-report-2024-to-2025/integrated-security-fund-annual-report-2024-to-2025</ref>
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It is overseen by the [[Joint Funds Unit]].
 
It is overseen by the [[Joint Funds Unit]].
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== Spend in 2024/25 ==
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The first [[Integrated Security Fund]] annual report, published on 30 October 2025, states that in 2024/25 the fund invested £965 million through integrated programmes across more than 20 government departments and agencies. Of that total, official development assistance (ODA) was £342.6 million (35.5 per cent) and non-ODA £622.6 million (64.5 per cent). The final cross-government allocation for the year was £982 million; the report gives total spend as £965 million and a theme-by-theme total of £965.15 million.<ref name="Annreport" />
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|+ ISF spend by region or theme, 2024/25 (annual report, Figure 1)
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! Region or theme !! Spend (£ million) !! Share (per cent)
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|-
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| Peacekeeping || 263.75 || 27.33
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|-
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| Cyber and Tech || 124.57 || 12.91
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|-
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| Middle East and North Africa (MENA) || 109.40 || 11.33
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|-
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| Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECAD) || 105.74 || 10.96
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|-
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| Africa || 62.20 || 6.44
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|-
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| Western Balkans || 40.06 || 4.15
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|-
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| Counter Terrorism || 36.72 || 3.80
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|-
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| [[Economic Deterrence Initiative]] || 32.50 || 3.37
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|-
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| African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) || 29.65 || 3.07
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|-
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| Information Threats and Influence || 22.00 || 2.28
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|-
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| Overseas Territories || 20.17 || 2.09
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|-
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| Serious and Organised Crime || 19.42 || 2.01
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|-
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| South East Asia and Pacific || 18.59 || 1.93
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|-
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| Ministry of Defence Operations || 15.15 || 1.57
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|-
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| International State Threats || 14.23 || 1.47
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|-
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| Integrated Security Fund Unit || 9.93 || 1.03
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|-
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| Migration || 8.38 || 0.87
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|-
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| Americas || 7.70 || 0.80
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|-
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| India and Indian Ocean || 6.58 || 0.68
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|-
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| Gender, Peace and Security || 5.39 || 0.56
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|-
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| Multilateral Strategy || 4.57 || 0.47
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|-
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| [[National Security Communications Team]] || 4.39 || 0.45
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|-
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| Afghanistan and Pakistan || 4.07 || 0.42
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|-
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| '''Grand total''' || '''965.15''' || '''100.00'''
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|}
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<ref name="Annreport" />
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The report says the fund supported Ukraine and other partners in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans, including cyber-defence support to Ukraine, work under the government of Ukraine's oversight intended to reduce corruption in military supply chains, and support for Ukraine's capability to investigate and prosecute war crimes. It also describes support for the Economic Deterrence Initiative, to strengthen UK sanctions and related economic tools.<ref name="Annreport" />
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== Governance ==
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The 2024/25 annual report states that ministerial accountability to Parliament lies with the [[Cabinet Office]], that the Senior Responsible Owner is the [[Deputy National Security Adviser]] for International Affairs, and that oversight and management are provided by the [[Integrated Security Fund Unit]] (ISFU) in the [[National Security Secretariat]]. The same report describes the fund as the successor to the [[Conflict, Stability and Security Fund]], bringing that overseas work together with the [[National Cyber Programme]] and the [[Economic Deterrence Initiative]]. The 2023/24 CSSF annual report refers to the former Joint Funds Unit as having become the Integrated Security Fund Unit.<ref name="Annreport" /><ref name="cssf-ar2023">UK Government, [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/conflict-stability-and-security-fund-annual-report-2023-to-2024/conflict-stability-and-security-fund-annual-report-2023-to-2024 Conflict, Stability and Security Fund annual report 2023 to 2024], 5 December 2024.</ref>
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== See also ==
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* [[Conflict, Stability and Security Fund]]
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* [[National Security Council (United Kingdom)|National Security Council]]
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* [[Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office]]
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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<references />

Latest revision as of 15:36, 10 November 2026

UK cross-government fund from April 2024, successor to the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund

Integrated Security Fund

Type Government fund
Headquarters London


The Integrated Security Fund (ISF) is the sole cross-government fund tackling the highest priority threats to UK national security, both at home and overseas. 2024 to 2025 was the first year of the ISF. It was created as a means of bringing together Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) work overseas with key domestic programmes like the National Cyber Programme (NCP) and the Economic Deterrence Initiative (EDI).[1]


Ministerial accountability to Parliament for the ISF lies with the Cabinet Office. The ISF’s Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is the Deputy National Security Adviser for International Affairs. Oversight and management of the ISF is provided by the Integrated Security Fund Unit (ISFU) within the National Security Secretariat of the Cabinet Office.[1]

It is overseen by the Joint Funds Unit.

Spend in 2024/25

The first Integrated Security Fund annual report, published on 30 October 2025, states that in 2024/25 the fund invested £965 million through integrated programmes across more than 20 government departments and agencies. Of that total, official development assistance (ODA) was £342.6 million (35.5 per cent) and non-ODA £622.6 million (64.5 per cent). The final cross-government allocation for the year was £982 million; the report gives total spend as £965 million and a theme-by-theme total of £965.15 million.[1]

ISF spend by region or theme, 2024/25 (annual report, Figure 1)
Region or theme Spend (£ million) Share (per cent)
Peacekeeping 263.75 27.33
Cyber and Tech 124.57 12.91
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) 109.40 11.33
Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECAD) 105.74 10.96
Africa 62.20 6.44
Western Balkans 40.06 4.15
Counter Terrorism 36.72 3.80
Economic Deterrence Initiative 32.50 3.37
African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) 29.65 3.07
Information Threats and Influence 22.00 2.28
Overseas Territories 20.17 2.09
Serious and Organised Crime 19.42 2.01
South East Asia and Pacific 18.59 1.93
Ministry of Defence Operations 15.15 1.57
International State Threats 14.23 1.47
Integrated Security Fund Unit 9.93 1.03
Migration 8.38 0.87
Americas 7.70 0.80
India and Indian Ocean 6.58 0.68
Gender, Peace and Security 5.39 0.56
Multilateral Strategy 4.57 0.47
National Security Communications Team 4.39 0.45
Afghanistan and Pakistan 4.07 0.42
Grand total 965.15 100.00

[1]

The report says the fund supported Ukraine and other partners in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans, including cyber-defence support to Ukraine, work under the government of Ukraine's oversight intended to reduce corruption in military supply chains, and support for Ukraine's capability to investigate and prosecute war crimes. It also describes support for the Economic Deterrence Initiative, to strengthen UK sanctions and related economic tools.[1]

Governance

The 2024/25 annual report states that ministerial accountability to Parliament lies with the Cabinet Office, that the Senior Responsible Owner is the Deputy National Security Adviser for International Affairs, and that oversight and management are provided by the Integrated Security Fund Unit (ISFU) in the National Security Secretariat. The same report describes the fund as the successor to the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, bringing that overseas work together with the National Cyber Programme and the Economic Deterrence Initiative. The 2023/24 CSSF annual report refers to the former Joint Funds Unit as having become the Integrated Security Fund Unit.[1][2]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/integrated-security-fund-annual-report-2024-to-2025/integrated-security-fund-annual-report-2024-to-2025
  2. ↑ UK Government, Conflict, Stability and Security Fund annual report 2023 to 2024, 5 December 2024.
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