Smart Works
Smart Works is a UK charity that provides high quality interview clothes, styling advice and interview training to any woman with a confirmed interview. They give women the confidence, the self-belief...
Author: NFF
Looking after grandchildren?
Grandparents caring for grandchildren under 12 could qualify for National Insurance credits that can top up their income in retirement. Many working-age grandmothers and fathers could qualify for Class 3 National...
Retention of SFA
In general terms, Service personnel who are either married or in a Civil Partnership are entitled to SFA within a ten-mile radius of their place of work. If you are occupying...
New Mortgages Deal
Armed Forces personnel redeployed within the UK will now be able to rent out their homes without facing higher costs or having to change their mortgage. This commitment from the majority...
Adam’s Hoofing Hut
If you need two tonnes of sand moving from underneath a beach hut, who else would you call on but ‘Royal’. Adam’s Hoofing Hut is a wonderful memorial to an extraordinary...
Adult Learning Discounts
The Marine Society are now offering a discount on education courses, through their partnership with Greenwich Hospital. They are offering GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A Level courses in a number of...
Service families benefit from CMI membership
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has pledged to support Service spouses and partners in gaining the leadership qualifications to help them further their career. Ensuring that Service spouses and partners are...
Council Tax
If your sole/main residence in England is left empty, due to Service-related reasons, then you should be eligible for a council tax discount of 50% on that home for the duration it...
Parenting
Bringing up children can be a great joy, but also has its challenges, particularly during periods of separation. Sometimes undertaking a parenting course can help parents or carers to feel...
Supporting Adult New Joiners
The days of lullabies, trips to the park and help with homework are over. You have gone from being a supervisor of your child’s life to a spectator as your...