Storybook Waves Book Club
Funded by Annington Trust, Storybook Waves Book Club aims to help families connect, particularly during times of separation, through a new nationwide network of Book Clubs....
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Changes to Type 23 Baseports
The Royal Navy has announced that in order to meet the demands of future Defence tasks, they are planning to conduct a number of Type 23 (T23) frigate baseport changes to co-locate all Towed Array Anti-Submarine T23 frigates in Her Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport, and all General...
Accommodation Allowance Exemption
Under existing rules, living accommodation provided to members of the Armed Forces is free from a benefit-in-kind tax charge....
Naval Service Pay – NFF Report (2017)
In preparation for presenting evidence to the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) 2017 the Naval Families Federation (NFF) asked you what you thought about pay in the Naval Service....
Pompey’s Military Kids
Pompey’s Military Kids is a joint initiative set up by representatives from various schools across the city, in partnership with Portsmouth City Council and the Naval Families Federation. The Naval Families Federation will share good practice from this initiative via its partners with other schools...
Universal Credit for Service Families
Universal Credit is gradually being expanded across the country, so what is it and how might it affect you?...
Armed Forces Pay – Have Your Say
The NFF meets annually with the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body (AFPRB) to present feedback from Service People and their families. The AFPRB makes recommendations to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Defence on military pay, allowances and charges. This year's AFPRB...
Guide For Families Moving
The Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) have produced a practical guide to help families understand the psychological and emotional dimensions of moving. The information is designed to help parents minimise the impact for their children and make the move as positive an experience as possible....
How the Covenant Can Support You
We know that our families live across the country and you are often the ‘hidden military community’ so we want to make sure that the organisations you engage with on a daily basis understand what life is like for Naval families, whether you live close...
Veterans’ Gateway
Veterans’ Gateway is the first point of contact for veterans seeking support....