Reassurance for families over barracks redevelopment plans The Ministry of Defence has moved to reassure Army families based at Claro Barracks in Ripon and Chetwynd in Nottingham following the Government announcement that it is releasing surplus defence land for housebuilding. Housing News Posted on 28 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
NAAFI Fund portal opens early – and for longer Armed Forces personnel have two extra months to apply for grants from the NAAFI Fund. News Posted on 26 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
Funding to help Service pupils overcome disadvantages of military life Schools with pupils from Forces families are being invited to apply for grants to help them provide targeted support. News Posted on 24 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
Visa costs set to rise Visa fees are increasing from 9 April. Foreign & Commonwealth News Posted on 21 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
Electricity meters set to be switched off The technology that supports Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) electricity meters will switch off nationally from 30 June. Housing News Posted on 18 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
Grant applications open for 2025 Early Years programme The latest round of funding for the Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme has opened, offering grants of up to £80,000. News Posted on 17 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
More funding available to support Service children’s education Grants of up to £150,000 have been offered to help Service children reach their educational potential. News Posted on 10 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
AFF can help at all stages of Army career Members of AFF’s housing team presented a housing brief and answered questions from serving personnel at Larkhill Housing News Posted on 5 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
Supporting non-UK serving personnel AFF’s F&C Specialist, Katherine Houlston, recently briefed 80 serving personnel from 3, 4 and 6 Battalion REME in Tidworth. Foreign & Commonwealth News Posted on 4 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
Spring Army&You is out now In this edition of Army&You, we look at the support available for families to improve emotional and mental wellbeing, therefore enhancing their military journey. About AFF News Posted on 4 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
