Southampton Family Trust are pleased to share their latest programme of seminars and courses for Naval families. Full details for next term can be found here: Courses and Seminars for Royal Navy and Royal Marines Families

Explore what funding is currently available, check which programmes your project might fit, and find the key details you need before applying. We’ve also created a simple infographic to help you compare our open programmes and identify which...

RAND Europe is carrying out research on the experiences of UK military families across the overseas postings cycle. This is being carried out in partnership with the Army Families Federation to support the development of the Valuing Forces Families O...

Mission Motorsport are delighted to share the Mission Motorsport July 26 Newsletter. It’s been another busy and inspiring month across the Mission Motorsport community, and this edition is packed with updates on the people, partnerships an...

Housing Matters Podcast Launch! Defence Infrastructure Organisation are excited to launch Housing Matters, their new podcast created for Military Families. This podcast lifts the lid on military housing and the issues that matter most to Se...

There is still time to join in with todays brief at 2:00PM. The brief lasts approx. 1.5 hours. They are online and anyone can view and join. Register HERE If not, put one of these dates into your diary: 10th September 2026 - Register HERE 15th Octob...

A trio of NEW locations have been added to the list that RNSA Youth Crew operate out of. You can now get wet (hopefully not!) at: Liverpool Watersports Centre, 110 Mariners Wharf, Liverpool, L3 4DG All-Aboard Watersports, Baltic Wharf, Cumberla...

Also - LAST MINUTE FRANCE BREAK FOR AUGUST 2026! Please find attached their latest welfare update, covering the remainder of the summer and the autumn breaks - Give-Us-Time-Welfare-update-Summer_5F00_Autumn-2026 Break to France Information. Ful...

The Service Police Complaints Commissioner (SPCC) has launched a new website. This gives everyone in the Defence community a central place to find information about Service Police complaints and how to get help if things go wrong. SPCC Website SPCC W...

Forces Children Scotland are looking for young people from naval families from all over the UK to be involved in a research project that will explore the experiences of children and young people when their parent leaves the forces.Young people a...

Your latest news comes from minehunting mothership RFA Lyme Bay who’s currently in the Middle East. This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update

Aggies Pastoral Workers are based within many of our units and establishments supporting our serving personnel throughout their careers from basic training and beyond, providing social activities such as the infamous Bacon Butties, Coffee Mornings, W...

RAND Europe has been commissioned by the Army Families Federation, in partnership with the RAF Families Federation and the Naval Families Federation, to conduct a study exploring the experiences of UK military families throughout the overseas posting...

Motorfinity is a specialist car provider, helping eligible customers save thousands on brand-new vehicles through exclusive discounts from leading manufacturers including Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Kia and many more. Alongside helping you find y...

As part of our financial wellbeing benefits, a new Fixed Saver account is available through Serve and Protect Credit Union. For your awareness only – benefits include: Fixed term and interest rate FSCS protected up to £120,000 Ful...

Announcing the Introduction of Armed Forces Highland's New Transition Resource. We are pleased to launch our Transition Resources for UK educators, designed to support positive transitions for armed forces children moving between education system...

The NAAFI Fund portal is open for applications again! Since their launch in 2020, they have supported 541 projects totalling £4,844,227. Mark Your Calendars Two-month window: Applications open on Wednesday 1st July and close on Friday 4th Se...

This edition includes: Seren of the Month Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru New journal entries Resources Events Funding And much more Available HERE Back Editions available HERE

Unfortunately due to poor take up the Kings Camp - The Weekender at The University of Stirling has been cancelled Kings Camps have been working with the Royal Navy for many years operating Kings Camps multi-sports and activity camps at loca...

Thursday 2nd July 2026 7:30 – 9:00 PM Southampton Family Trust Deployment brings unique pressures for parents and children alike. Whether you are preparing for a separation, managing life during deployment, or navigating the transition whe...

Everyone Welcome! Are you currently serving, preparing to leave, or have you already left the Armed Forces? Join us for an informative webinar covering the latest updates to Armed Forces pensions. 14 July 2026 12:30PM – 01:30PM Hosted onli...

Inside This Issue... Grab your Family Fun Day tickets Golf course upgrades NEW Brasserie summer menu Accommodation discounts Free children's tutoring with The Naval Children’s Charity Christmas booking NOW LIVE And more.... Read it all HERE

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published its report into the MOD’s buy-back of 36,000 homes. The report confirms that bringing these homes back into public ownership has already stopped what could have been billions of pounds i...

The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, featuring the latest Defence housing news and updates, is now available on the Defence Homes website .

We’re with HMS Prince of Wales as the Fleet Flagship continues to support NATO with exercises in the North Atlantic. This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update