We are aware that the recent announcement about the Immigration White Paper is causing concern for our Non-UK Serving Personnel and Families. The NFF Immigration Team have received additional information from the MOD Lead on Immigration and Nationality Policy and can confirm that:- The Immigration...
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has awarded over £600,000 to support families serving overseas. According to UK defence personnel statistics up to April 2024, around 5,700 armed forces personnel were stationed overseas. While the majority (66%) were posted within Europe, other key regions...
Useful resources and projects for serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines families....
April is the Month of the Military Child and the theme for this year is ‘Memories’ Purple Up day will be 25th April in England and Scotland and 30th April in Wales where schools are encouraged to let their pupils wear purple to celebrate Military Children. To...
Update: We were pleased to note in the Autumn Budget 2024 Report that there was recognition of the impact that the introduction of VAT on school fees will have on Armed Forces families. “The government greatly values the contribution of our diplomatic staff and serving military personnel....
The Armed Forces Education Trust have just opened a new round of funding for schools with service children! Schools can apply directly to AFET Collective Grants - Armed Forces Education Trust The poster can be viewed at the end of the article - the text on the...
Today, Monday 10th March 2025, we celebrate Commonwealth Day. This year’s theme, “Together We Thrive” celebrates the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth and those Serving Personnel and families who continue to show this spirit whilst serving in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Rooted in the principles...
The Naval Families Federation is keen to promote specialist support and guidance available from civilian organisations. We recently became aware of Child Exploitation and County Lines guidance from Escapeline "Parents are the lifelong advocates for their children's happiness and safety. Escapeline recognise this commitment and want...
RNSA Youth Crew is now open for bookings: What – Youth sailing weeks for 10 – 17 year olds When – From April 2025 (Easter and Summer school holidays) Where - locations across the UK Who – Children from RN, RM and RFA Expanding the sail...
The military has been a cornerstone of my life since I joined at 17. My parents, both from Northern Ireland, shaped my path. My dad, a Submariner in the Navy, inspired me to follow in his footsteps, while my mum devoted herself to being a...