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
Visa costs set to rise Visa fees are increasing from 9 April. Foreign & Commonwealth News Posted on 21 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
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
Defence launches new portal for military families The MOD has launched a new online portal to signpost Forces families to information and support that will help them navigate Service life. News Posted on 28 Feb 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
College appeals to Army families Members of Army families who want a career in healthcare are being encouraged to consider courses being offered by Wiltshire College. Employment & Training News Posted on 20 Feb 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
New fund to support the bereaved military family community The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has announced a new fund for charities that support bereaved military families. News Posted on 13 Feb 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT