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Early Years childcare funding
To reflect the offer available in England, all families assigned overseas with children aged 3 to 4 years old, and 2-year-old children in receipt of additional government support, are entitled to 15 hours of funded child...
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The seminar is called “Co parenting while divorced or separated? Tips and tools for success” and is running at 7.30 pm on Thursday 26th June – it is for Navy families.
In this week’s Royal Navy news update we go East of Suez with HMS Dauntless and the UK Carrier Strike Group.
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Following the huge success of Youth Crew, I am delighted to announce that the Royal Naval Sailing Association has just launched it's new project "Go Sailing" for the Partners of serving members of the RN, RM and RFA and was hoping that Go Sailin...
Fixed-Rate Savings Account - Now Available
A quick update: a new issue of the fixed-rate savings account from Serve and Protect Credit Union is now available. This is part of the financial wellbeing benefits you have access to as an employee.
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Don't miss the opportunity to support these incredible events.
Armed Forces Day Rugby Event
Date: 21st June 2025
Location: Kingston Park Stadium, Newcastle
Details: UK Armed Forces Rugby vs North Select XV (Men’s &...
If you and your partner are assigned overseas, Defence wants to hear from you on what Service family life is like. Share anonymous feedback in the Overseas Families Survey .
Tell Defence what information and support has helped you and your famil...
Revised move-in and move-out specification
We are pleased to update Service Personnel and families that the specification to which homes are prepared for move-in has now been revised. This follows changes to the specification that we had t...
Why Declaring Your Military Affiliation Matters – For You and the Forces Community
Whether you’re serving in the Armed Forces or supporting a loved one who is, one simple action can make a big difference: declaring your military connectio...
Anyone for Lego? Then come and join Sarah and Clare for some great Summer fun Lego builds.
The parties will be 1½ hours each with the first party starting at 10:30am.
The parties are inclusive, so if your child(ren) have any Neurodiverse/SEN n...
The latest edition of Civvy Street resettlement magazine is now available
June / July 2025 Online Edition
Come along and join Sarah and Clare for some fun Summer crafting. The parties will be 1½ hours each with the first party starting at 10:30am.
The parties are inclusive, so if your child(ren) have any Neurodiverse/SEN needs please don’t l...
Are you an Organisation looking at funding for a larger project to support Forces Families?
Improved support for Serving Families facing separation challenges
The idea of not seeing your partner or parent for months at a time, often with limited con...
Question: What have Plymouth, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Cannock and Winchester got in common?
Answer: FVTP will be in those locations next month with Agora Photography taking photographs of Female Veterans.
They are creating a toolkit to aid se...
The June issue of Pathfinder is out now, and it's an absolute cracker!
They look ahead to Armed Forces Week, an annual opportunity for the nation to come together to show support and gratitude for our wonderful military community.
Additiona...
This is a chance to celebrate one of the country’s biggest volunteering forces: all the Blood Donors!
To every single person who has donated blood - NHS Give Blood say - THANK YOU.
Your selfless acts help save and improve lives across t...
Scan the QR code below to register. The course commences on the 10th of July.
Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) officially launched the 'Partnership in Mind' Thrive Together Southeast programme at the end of February.
VOS have just published their first newsletter 'Partnership in Mind' Thrive Together Sout...
Business from Home: update
Applications to run a Business from Home in your Service Family Accommodation (SFA) were paused in January 2025, to allow a review of the policy and associated processes to take place.
This review has now been completed, an...
All serving personnel and their families are being invited to fill in a vital questionnaire to help shape the future of military housing. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to influence change for decades to come.
Defence Housing review
AFF Hou...
Are you ready to challenge yourself, make lasting memories, and support a life-changing cause?
Join us on Saturday 27th September for the Building Heroes Charity Bike Ride cycling across the iconic Salisbury Plain - one of the proud ho...