Over the last few years we have made substantial progress in tackling damp and mould that has been reported to us. Condensation is usually the biggest cause of damp within homes, and we know this often increases in colder months of the year. There ar...

New Travel Credit scheme to help Armed Forces personnel reunite with loved ones this Christmas has been announced by the Prime Minister and Defence Secretary today. A new one-off Travel Credit Scheme will help Service personnel get home to famil...

The SSCE Cymru monthly school bulletin for December is available HERE Please help us to promote this resource by sharing with your own networks/contacts and schools. This month’s bulletin includes: A message from the SSCE Cymru team Decem...

Please find the latest newsletter from the VSC linked HERE As the next newsletter will be published at the end of December, VSC wish you all a very Happy Christmas with your friends and loved ones.

Naval Families Federation Homeport Winter 2025 Edition is available online now. This is a really positive issue following the theme of community and finding your place, whether you live near a base port or in the community of your choice. Inside you'...

After eight months on a global mission, one last Royal Navy news update from CSG25.

Now available for download and printed copies are being dispatched. The final Globe & Laurel magazine for 2025 is on the streets. Find It Here

Exciting news for Armed Forces families! X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) has been awarded funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to launch a new business start-up and enterprise pathway dedicated specifically to Armed Forces ...

Use the link below to access the latest Digital Version of Civvy Street Magazine. Civvy Street Magazine - Dec / Jan 26 Edition Website - For Previous Editions and More.....

Little Troopers has worked tirelessly to create 2000 Christmas boxes for military families experiencing deployment over Christmas 2025. Boxes include various Little Troopers resources to support you through a separation period plus lots of lovely fes...

As a military spouse, veteran or reservist, join the Forces Employment Charity at this unique event from 3-5 February 2026! Empowering You is more than a workshop. It is a career accelerator and confidence catalyst, providing a clear pathway to mea...

The latest issue of the Families First newsletter is now available to Download on the Defence Homes website. Previous issues are also available at the same link.

Serve and Protect Credit Union are pleased to announce a their latest Fixed-Rate Savings Account. It’s free to join the credit union and members can open a fixed-rate savings account and lock in a guaranteed rate of 4% AER. Key deta...

Rapid Refurbishments to Service Family Accommodation Service families’ homes across the UK are being upgraded as part of improvement works to rapidly raise the standards of military accommodation. DIO is on track to deliver on...

It's the big one many of you have been waiting for - the return of the Carrier Strike Group deployment this weekend. To show the returning men and women your support on Sunday: In Portsmouth: HMS Dauntless past Round Tower circa 0815 HMS P...

As the nights draw in and we look towards the festive season, we are reminded of our loved ones and how precious time spent together is. For some it is not always a guarantee, with deployment, understandably, being harder on Naval families at this ti...

There is just over 2 weeks left for Regular Service personnel to have their say by completing the Offer Survey You will need to be signed into Defence Gateway to take the survey! Defence launches a new ‘Offer survey’ – a cha...

Christmas is coming..! Just over a month until Christmas and here at Little Troopers we’ve already been working hard on our Christmas Smiles programme. This week we held our Smiles Box pack, we’ve finalised our plans for December and we&...

Hampshire Foster Care are excited to launch our new winter fostering campaign #MyBestFriendEve, and we’d love your support in helping us spread the word. This campaign shines a light on the incredible difference foster carers make, not jus...

Tools to Raise Awareness Each month, Serve and Protect bring you fresh resources to help you understand financial issues and raise awareness. Their upcoming webinars are designed to empower you. Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money Dates: Mon 1st...

As part of Safer Gambling week First Defence Finance have put together some useful information on support with gambling.Three Ways to Stay in Control of GamblingFor many people, gambling is a bit of fun. But sometimes it can start to take over. If be...

The countdown is on! Whether you’re ticking off your Christmas list early or saving up for something special, this year’s Black Friday event is your chance to make every penny count. In Defence, your offer provides access to exclusi...

This week’s bumper news update is hosted by the talented Royal Navy chefs hoping to become the best in the Armed Forces. View the full 60 Second Update below or via the Royal Navy Website

There are still 2 weeks left for Regular Service personnel to have their say by completing the Offer Survey You will need to be signed into Defence Gateway to take the survey! Defence launches a new ‘Offer survey’ – a chance...

The Ripple Pond Autumn 2025 Newsletter supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces Personnel or Veterans. This terms edition includes: Families Focus Project Rosie’s Story Mindful A...