MOD announces delay to FAM pilot The MOD has announced in Parliament that the Future Accommodation Model (FAM) pilot is now to be delayed until 2019. Wondering what FAM is all about? Click here. The pilot,... Housing News Posted on 12 Oct 2018
AFF changes lives: Another successful year supporting Army families Throughout 2017/18 we’ve worked hard on behalf of Army families worldwide to achieve much positive change by listening to their concerns, and ensuring their voices are heard by those who... About AFF News Posted on 5 Sep 2018
Improving mental health support for Service children and young people AFF, along with other Service charities, has provided evidence as part of a consultation into mental health provision for children and young people. Following a 13-week public consultation, the ‘Transforming... Health & Additional Needs News Posted on 15 Aug 2018
Could your child’s school benefit from MOD funding? Following an announcement from the Secretary of State for Defence, and in light of the ongoing rebasing from Germany, the MOD’s Education Support Fund (ESF) has been extended for another... Education & Childcare News Posted on 15 Aug 2018
Defence Secretary meets AFF in Kenya AFF’s Kenya Co-ordinator Nicola Green was delighted to get the chance to speak to the Secretary of State (SofS) for Defence Gavin Williamson, during his recent visit to BATUK. He... News UK/Overseas Posted on 8 Aug 2018
‘No Defence for Abuse’ In 2017, AFF was invited to take part in the MOD’s Domestic Abuse (DA) workshop, which has helped to inform and develop the No Defence For Abuse, Defence DA strategy... Health & Additional Needs News Posted on 31 Jul 2018
Discounted tuition for Service spouses in Colchester Pitman Training (Colchester) are supporting their local Armed Forces community with 20% off tuition fees for any training course or diploma programme via their Colchester branch. Supporting the Covenant As... Employment & Training News Posted on 27 Jul 2018
Online support for Forces families in Scotland A new website is simplifying schooling options for Forces families in Scotland. The Forces Children’s Education site has launched on behalf of the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland... News UK/Overseas Posted on 23 Jul 2018
New policy a positive step for soldiers in Scotland AFF welcomes the announcement from the Ministry of Defence on the Scottish Rate of Income Tax (SRIT) and its application to Service personnel serving in Scotland. For the last two... Finances News UK/Overseas Posted on 19 Jul 2018
AFF discovers most military partners have to change careers AFF recently held a successful event for policy makers and stakeholders to present the findings of our commissioned employment research with the Warwick Institute of Employment Research. We were delighted... Employment & Training News Research & Surveys Posted on 12 Jul 2018