New funding programme supports mobile military families The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has launched a new grant giving programme, Serving Families: On the Move, awarding funds of up to £120,000 for projects that will improve the quality... News Posted on 16 Jul 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
AFF Chair of Trustees steps down Heather Key is stepping down as the Chair of Trustees of the Army Families Federation (AFF), after three years in the role and six years on the Board of Trustees. About AFF News Posted on 3 Jul 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Summer Army&You – Coping with a mobile life Frequent moves are typical in the Army community, which can be an adventure with a chance to explore a new place and new opportunities. About AFF News Posted on 2 Jul 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
On the move Over the next few months, we will be focusing on mobility and how it affects Army family life. Family life News Posted on 1 Jul 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Introduction of accommodation charges in small station locations Changes to Local Overseas Allowance (LOA) policy mean that Service personnel will now be charged for accommodation at small stations, removing the previous exemption. Housing News Posted on 25 Jun 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Refunds for double standing charges on ‘knock-through’ SFA Some military families may have been charged double standing meter charges while living in ‘knock-through’ homes, where two properties have been joined together to form a single property. Housing News Posted on 17 Jun 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Early Years programme open to applications The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is accepting applications for grants for projects that will help to enhance early childhood education and childcare settings, to meet the specific needs of young children from military families. News Posted on 11 Jun 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Reaching all corners AFF’s Overseas Manager, Esther Thomas, was recently invited to visit British Forces Brunei (BFB) by Commanding Officer of 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles, Lt Col Standford Tuck. BFB is the second... About AFF News Posted on 22 May 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
MOD responds to payroll system breach The MOD has written to Service personnel and issued FAQs to after a payroll network was compromised. The letter apologises for any anxiety the breach has caused and says that while initial investigations have found no evidence any data has been removed, a full review has been launched. Money & Allowances News Posted on 9 May 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Funding for Forces Families Jobs AFF has received funding from the MOD Armed Forces Families Fund Supporting Partners Programme to extend the reach and sustainability of the online training and employment platform Forces Families Jobs... News Posted on 3 May 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
