As an independent charity, we provide support and guidance on matters affecting the daily lives of Naval service families, acting as an advocate when appropriate to resolve complex issues. As subject matter experts we continue to contribute to academic research and implementation of The Armed Forces Covenant providing evidence and the Naval families’ perspective to shape change and influence policy.
How We Work for You
One of the ways in which we capture evidence about how you are finding life as part of a serving family is by carrying out anonymous surveys. We also promote surveys and studies that other agencies and academic research teams are leading on, if they are relevant to serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines and their families.
Have Your Say
Help inform policy changes by completing the following live surveys:
Military Charities – you are invited to be part of the SCEIP 2026 Equality Insights UK Workshops
Have Your Say
Help inform policy changes by taking part in one of the following:
The Service Charities Equality Insights Programme (SCEIP) is a four-year project, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, that will deliver transformative, systemic change across the Armed Forces charity sector. SCEIP will provide the evidence base to build better understanding of stakeholder needs (particularly veterans from ethnic and faith minorities) and inspire a more inclusive approach to support programme design, development and provision. More details about the project can be found on the SCEIP website: Service Charities Equality Insights Programme
As part of this programme, throughout 2026, the SCEIP team will be travelling across the UK to convene leaders, change agents, and key influencers from across the military charity landscape in a series of workshops designed to strengthen inclusive practice and inform sector-wide improvement. You can view the roadshow leaflet here. To secure your organisation’s place at one of these free events, and help drive sustainable, strategic change across the sector, book now at Eventbrite
If you have any questions, contact the SCEIP team for more information.
The NFF is pleased to be a member of the formal Advisory Group for this programme.
Valuing Forces Families Overseas
Are you considering an overseas assignment? Are you due to move overseas in the near future, are you and your family overseas now or returning soon?
In a bid to improve information to inform family decisions, or indeed for single or unaccompanied assignments, the Naval Families Federation is contributing to a Valuing Forces Families Overseas 3-year programme. We are working in collaboration with the Army and RAF Families Federation on a series of Projects; your feedback can help us shape change.
We would love to hear your experiences to inform our work. Please get in touch to share what went well, what needs to be improved and indeed, if you would take another overseas assignment. Whatever your experience, our overseas specialist would love to hear from you!
Our contact details are here. nff.org.uk/contact
Review of the Additional Support for Learning Statutory Guidance (Scotland)
The Scottish Government is reviewing the statutory guidance that supports the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004. The guidance, last updated in 2017, is being refreshed to make sure it is clear, accessible and fit for purpose for children, young people, families and professionals.
Views are being invited on the draft statutory guidance and your feedback as a Service family could help shape the final version and support effective day‑to‑day practice.
Military Connected Children and Young People: Our Health, Our Community, Our Voice
A research team from Northumbria University want to hear from children and young people and have shared the following:
We need your help! We’re asking children and young people from military families to answer some questions and we’d really love to hear from you!
What is it all about? We want to find out what life is like for children who have a parent or guardian in the military. We’re asking questions about your home, your school, your friends, and how you feel. This helps us understand what’s great about military life, and where young people might need more support.
What are Social Determinants of Health? These are just the things around you that can affect how healthy and happy you feel, like where you live, who you spend time with, whether you feel safe, and whether you can get help when you need it.
What will I need to do? You’ll be asked to fill in an online survey. It’s not a test and there are no right or wrong answers! It will take about 10–15 minutes and you can do it at home or at school.
Everything you say is private. Your name won’t be shared with anyone.
Why should I do it?
- Because your opinion really matters!
- To help other children in military families get better support
- Hundreds of young people all over the UK are doing it too and you’ll be part of something really important
Survey for ages 8-11: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
Survey for ages 12-15: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
Survey for ages 16-18: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management