Beware of threatening emails AFF was recently forwarded an email by an enquirer which was threatening to the individual and financial demands were made. AFF takes these matters very seriously and raised this with the Army’s Security Branch. Family life News Posted on 29 Aug 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Making Service women seen and heard A funding programme has been launched with the aim of ensuring women in the Forces are given targeted support when they are facing challenges to their health and wellbeing. News Posted on 28 Aug 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Potential time delays for Education Advisory Team (UK) responses Defence Children Services (DCS) has advised that staff shortages may result in delayed responses to requests for help from the Education Advisory Team UK (EAT UK). Education & Childcare News Posted on 15 Aug 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Funding for projects which promote wellbeing in the military community The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has launched Hidden Voices, a new grant programme for 2024/25. News Posted on 14 Aug 2024 1 COMMENT
VAT on private school fees The Government has announced its intention to apply 20 per cent VAT to private school fees across the UK from January. Money & Allowances News Posted on 6 Aug 2024 1 COMMENT
Joining the Army in the North of England The amalgamation of HQ North East and HQ North West will see one headquarters in Catterick covering the whole of the North of England. News Posted on 31 Jul 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Funding for projects which lessen impact of separation The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has launched a new funding programme, Apart Not Alone: Support for Serving Families. News Posted on 19 Jul 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
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