Time to reconnect

Children enjoyed an action packed few days with their parents as part of a programme of short breaks staged by Little Troopers aimed at helping military families reconnect with each other. Earlier this year ...

Singing loud and proud

‘Not Forgotten’ is a new single performed by Matt Goss in collaboration with The Not Forgotten military charity. Released this spring in commemoration of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), it serves as a tribute...

Running to support military children

Around 300 people recently attended a Tidworth 10k and family fun run, raising funds for Little Troopers, the military children’s charity. Held in April to mark the Month of the Military Child, the runners se...

The Enquiries Team at AFF

The Enquiries Team at AFF is the first point of contact for those who need to get in touch about any aspect of army family life. The team has been working hard recently to streamline its processes and more i...

There for families in need

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity provides support to families with a seriously ill child, recognising that family life is profoundly affected during such times, especially when you’re also part of a military ...

Adventure weekends to help family reconnect

The military children’s charity, Little Troopers, has launched a series of free outdoor adventure breaks for forces families to spend quality time together. Coastal bushcraft, kayaking and raft building are ...

New trustee sought for army charity

The Army Central Fund is looking for a new trustee with investment management experience to help ensure its long-term financial health. The charity gives out around £3m a year in grants to military commands ...

Boxes will bring Christmas Smiles

More than 100 soldiers, school pupils and volunteers packed 2,500 special Christmas boxes for military children who have a parent deployed overseas with the armed forces this December. It was organised by mi...