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
Grants for Service pupils’ education The MOD-funded Service Pupil Support Programme is open for applications for children aged 4-18 from currently serving families. Who’s it for? Maintained schools, academies, sixth form colleges, further education colleges,... Education & Childcare News Posted on 2 May 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Armed Forces Covenant website update Work to update the Armed Forces Covenant website is underway. News Posted on 26 Apr 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Universal credit housing costs update Families separating and living in their Service Family Accommodation after the 93-day notice to vacate period highlighted to AFF that they were unable to claim the housing costs element of Universal Credit. Money & Allowances News Posted on 24 Apr 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Spring Army&You – Service children and young people Frequent moves between schools and homes, as well as separation from loved ones, are just some of the unique challenges that face Service children and young people. About AFF News Posted on 16 Apr 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Grants improve early childhood education for Service children The Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years programme has awarded 21 grants to support childcare provision for Service children, from babies through to pre-school age. News Posted on 9 Apr 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
