October 25, 2017
A grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund has enabled four groups of military wives to take part in a two year textiles project. The group will present their work at the Green Howards Museum in Richmond from 13 November to 23 December 2017. The project has provided members of the armed forces community to teach […]
October 10, 2017
Universal Credit is a single monthly payment that will eventually replace some of the benefits and tax credits you may have claimed previously. Serving personnel and their families may be entitled to Universal Credit when the serving member is temporarily posted overseas. If you and/or your partner are responsible for paying rent for the home […]
September 26, 2017
Many businesses offer support to the Armed Forces community. Here’s a useful summary of the businesses helping the Armed Forces community with mortgages, motor insurance, broadband, media packages and mobile phone contracts. Please note this information will be subject to change as new business sign to the Armed Forces Covenant and pledges evolve. Always check […]
June 19, 2017
The RAF Families Federation have posted an interview with Gill Angel, a Community Development Officer at RAF Scampton. She’s the station’s Covenant Champion and discusses how the Armed Forces Covenant has helped personnel, families and civilians in the community. Gill states “the Covenant is not just a funding pot. There is a lot more about […]
April 4, 2017
There are specific initiatives under the Armed Forces Covenant to support spouses and partners in fulfilling their career ambitions.
April 4, 2017
Forces Help to Buy loans £100m for home purchases in first 2 years to support serving personnel and their families.
December 16, 2016
Minister Mark Lancaster gives his personal views on the Covenant
December 16, 2016
Service schoolchildren can need help settling into new schools
December 15, 2016
The fifth Armed Forces Covenant annual report has been presented to parliament today, showing good progress on providing support for the Armed Forces Community. The Covenant is a promise from the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. Today’s annual report details the […]
December 12, 2016
£110,000 of Armed Forces Covenant funding connects communities
