The Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2014 has been published

The report sets out major achievements of the Armed Forces Covenant and highlights remaining challenges and new commitments. The 2014 report covers the four areas specified in... More information

Workshops at RAF Brize Norton: 9-10 December

Workshops at RAF Brize Norton: 9-10 December. Do you have an understanding of how the NEM is going to impact on you, your Service as well as day-to-day life? How about the Armed Forces Covenant - is it making any real.. More information

Covenant beneficiaries - any families for filming their story?

Covenant beneficiaries - any families for filming their story?  Can you help RAF-FF show the positive impact and outcomes RAF families in North West England are having on your local Community Covenant? Mark Axler, who is leading the Community Covenant Outreach Film Project recently... More information

Thousands of forces families put down roots

More than £28 million has been loaned to armed forces families to enable them to buy their first homes or to move up the property ladder. Since the scheme was launched in April 2014... More information

‘Amazing Aviation’ theatre production flies into RAF Scampton for one last time

After an incredible two month tour covering the whole of Lincolnshire, the production of ‘Amazing Aviation’ comes to an end with one final performance at the RAF Scampton Families Day on Tuesday 2nd September. The production has... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

G4S pledges to become leading provider of Armed Forces Reservists

G4S, the leading global integrated security company, has today announced its commitment to provide at least 600 staff as members of the military reserve from 2017, making it one of the UK’s leading employers of... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Veterans' accommodation to receive £20 million funding

Earlier this year the Treasury made a further £40 million of LIBOR money – funding from fines imposed on banks – available for charities to bid for to support projects providing accommodation for Armed Forces Veterans. Five of the projects receiving funding today will... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Covenant boost for armed forces community

The Queen's Speech has set out legislation for the creation of a service complaints ombudsman to protect and support the UK armed forces. Members of the armed forces across the UK are set to benefit from legislation outlined... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Your experience of Insurance

The Armed Forces Covenant Team is running a series of short surveys to understand the ways in which the Armed Forces community face disadvantage in the provision of public and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Your experience of military healthcare is sought by MPs

The Defence Committee yesterday announced a major new inquiry into the support given to members of the Armed Forces, both regulars and reservists, wounded in the service of their country and to their... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

New Car Discounts from today

A new discount programme launched today could save armed forces members and their families thousands of pounds on the cost of a new car. The Defence Discount Service car... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

2nd Annual Report of the Armed Forces Covenant is published

The second Annual Report of the Armed Forces Covenant has been published.  In his foreword the Secretary of State for Defence said: I am pleased with the progress that has... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

RAF Families Federation is one of the first to sign up to the Corporate Covenant

The RAF Families Federation is one of the first 50 organisations to sign up to the government’s Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, announced at a reception for Armed Forces charities at 10 Downing Street by the Prime Minister. David Cameron used the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Armed Forces Covenant Newsletter - Issue 5

The Armed Forces Covenant Team publish a quarterly newsletter. In issue 5 the team take a look at: the responsibilities local councils have in the provision of transport... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

LIBOR fines fund a further 16 military good causes

Sixteen military good causes are sharing almost £2.5 million in the latest allocation of the fines levied on banks for attempting to manipulate the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) benchmark. This latest... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Bidding for Armed Forces Covenant (LIBOR) fund tranche 3 opens soon

The aim of the fund is to support the two principles of the Armed Forces Covenant: That members of the Armed Forces community should not face disadvantage in comparison to other... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Why should the RAF engage with the Armed Forces Covenant?

When Patrick Eade of BFBS visited units at Tidworth, Colchester, Ballykinler and Herford it become obvious to him that a large percentage of the forces and their families hadn’t... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

MPs conclude: Service children must get equal education opportunities

The House of Commons Defence Committee have published their report: Educating the Children of Service Personnel. COVENANT IN ACTION? PART 3: EDUCATING THE CHILDREN OF SERVICE PERSONNEL. MPs conclude that cross-Government... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Defence Committee issue report into Education of Service Personnel

The House of Commons Defence Committee has issued its report: The Armed Forces Covenant in Action? Part 4: Education of Service Personnel.  Excerpt: Report Conclusions and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Regional Armed Forces Covenant Coordinators join the Federation Team

The RAF Families has recruited four Regional Armed Forces Covenant Coordinators to ensure members of the RAF community do not face any disadvantage compared to others... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link