Surplus scenarios
What's the difference between retention of an SFA and surplus SFA? AFF housing specialist, Cat Calder, explains all…
Retention is an extension of your entitlement at your previous posting and there are strict ...
Join webinar for job support
RFEA – The Forces Employment Charity is expanding its support for ex-servicewomen, military spouses and partners.
On 24 November, the charity will be hosting a new webinar, Empowering You, led by business lead...
Putting smiles on faces
Growing up without your mum or dad by your side is one of the toughest things to go through as a child, so knowing you’re not going through it alone is vital.
For national military charity, Scotty’s Little Sol...
There for each other
The Army Widows’ Association (AWA) was formed in 2004 for army widows, widowers, recognised partners and their family members, to provide comfort, support, hope and a special understanding.
Staff provide a muc...
More than just a charity
Established 16 years ago, the Forces Children’s Trust (FCT) was the first British charity to specifically help children whose parent had died or sustained life-changing injuries whilst serving as a member of th...
Coping with grief
The loss of any family member is always very hard to cope with, but it can be particularly difficult for those who lose a loved one serving in the army. Here, we explore some of the avenues of support open to t...
Car trouble
In 2019, 2.4 million car buyers opted to get mobile using a finance agreement such as a personal contract purchase, personal contract hire or hire purchase. Doing so can be a great way to pay for your next set ...
What’s life like in Wales?
What is it that can make you feel lonely or socially isolated? Is it being away from family and friends, being stuck without transport or being on your own for a period of time? These are the questions being as...
Constant care
According to Carers UK there are 6.5 million people in this country supporting a loved one who is elderly, disabled or seriously ill. There’s no data that estimates how many adult or young carers are in the arm...
A helping habit
From running arts and crafts at a mums’ and tots’ group and being a music librarian for one of the Military Wives Choirs to presenting on her community radio station, army spouse Donna Burns’ extensive voluntee...