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

This week’s Royal Navy news update comes from the Commando Helicopter Force as they begin Arctic flying operations in the lead up to a major allied exercise in the region. View the full 60 Second Update below or via the Royal Navy Website

New Armed Forces Bill to drive the biggest renewal of Service Family housing in a generation Service families will benefit from the newly introduced Armed Forces Bill which promises better housing, better services and better protections for ou...

Free Awareness Training: Protecting Service Children and Our Communities from Child Exploitation and County Lines Gangs The first free awareness session of 2026 will take place this month with the support of Tidworth Garrison. This event is designed ...

The Safe Harbour Project, funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Trust provides counselling for Young People of Royal Navy families. Free Counselling & Support for Naval Families based in Fareham, Gosport, Portsmouth and the surrounding areas Before...

The National Transition Event (NTE) returns for its 7th year on 2nd March 2026, set against the iconic backdrop of Silverstone Racetrack and it’s bigger, bolder, and more empowering than ever. This year’s theme, &ldquo...

The Royal Navy Sailing Association are offering Free sailing courses specifically for neurodivergent young people aged 8-17 years from serving Royal Navy, Royal Marines or Royal Fleet Auxiliary families. To book email: [email protected] ...

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Family Welfare Grant Days Out for 2026 have been added to the Members Activities and Events Calendar. If your loved one is deployed or deploying make sure you take a look. The deadline for some of these events in January 2026 are fast approaching. Fu...

RN Residentials are back! 2026 will see three different locations for children and young people to attend. After the success of the RN Residentials in 2025 ( RN Residential 2025 News Article ) RN FPS and RNRMC are pleased to let y...

We would like to wish all members a Happy New Year and all the best for 2026. forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/.../Untitled-design.mp4

Twenty-seven sailors and Royal Marines have been honoured by His Majesty The King in his New Year’s Honours’ List. From the highest military position in the land through to some of the longest-serving men and women in the Naval Service ...

Give Us Time’s first breaks for 2026 are live on their website now – they have dates in March and April across the UK, in both glamping pods (which sleep up to 4) and holiday lodges (which sleep up to 6). They have got two new locat...

Anchoring Minds are looking to improve access to wellbeing services for serving personnel and families of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.They know that serving personnel households face unique and unpredictable challenges, which can affect the ment...

This week’s news update highlights that thousands of Royal Navy personnel are away from their loved ones this Christmas as they protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. View the full 60 Second Update below or via the Royal Navy W...

December's Newsletter as we look over Race of Remembrance, Recovery Motorsport, some incredible fundraising and ways to get involved with Mission Motorsport in the new year. There is the exclusive first access to the link to sign up to the Nati...

They do prove quite popular, so it is 'first come, first served'. ECO-FRIENDLY WAYS TO SAVE MONEY Eco-friendly savings webinar | January and February 2026 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE Eco-Frie...

The Anchoring Minds team have put together a newsletter highlighting recent news and the events they have been attending locally and nationally. This newsletter also contains details of the new Military families drop-in, which will be starti...

Please note that these courses are only available to serving RN, RM and RFA families. To find out more please go to: https://rnsayouthcrew.org.uk/

A special Christmas message from the Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton to all our Armed Forces personnel. forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/.../0272.CDS-Families-Landscape_5F00_2.mp4

Family Welfare Grant Days Out for 2026 have been added to the Members Activities and Events Calendar. If your loved one is deployed or deploying make sure you take a look. The deadline for some of these events in January is fast approaching. Full det...

Here are your RN FPS Portal Opening Hours for the Christmas and New Year period: Details on how to get in touch with our Portal Team and other organisations can be found on our Contact Page

" Happy Christmas! We’re so close to Christmas and lots of festive smiles in the form of our boxes have already been delivered all over the country. We still have a couple of special events to come, so do take a look below to see what...

Southampton Family Trust are hosting parenting courses, seminars and couple-support sessions available to Royal Navy and Royal Marines families from January 2026 onwards.These free sessions are designed to offer practical gu...

Iconic artefacts from frigate HMS Northumberland have found a permanent home in the Plymouth warship’s namesake county. Read the full Royal Navy New article - HERE