Army Families Federation - AFF

Army Families Federation - AFF AFF is an independent charity. We are the voice of Army families.

Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE has been appointed to lead the new Defence Housing Service (DHS). She chaired Defence Housing ...
11/06/2026

Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE has been appointed to lead the new Defence Housing Service (DHS).

She chaired Defence Housing Strategy Review Team, which included AFF Housing Specialist Cat Calder.

As Interim Chair, she’ll take charge of the new organisation as it prepares to launch on 1 April 2027.

Follow the link in the comments or visit the news section on our website to find out more.

Emotions can run high when national teams meet in high-profile sports, especially the elation that comes with victory. B...
10/06/2026

Emotions can run high when national teams meet in high-profile sports, especially the elation that comes with victory.

But for some military families suffering , this summer’s football could bring fear. Studies show reports increase when the England team plays – whether they win or lose.

If you believe you’re in an abusive relationship, or think you might be, whether this be physical, sexual, coercive, financial, or emotional abuse, here’s what you should know. 👇

Service personnel are to receive a 3.6 per cent pay rise.The government announcement follows a 4.5 per cent increase las...
10/06/2026

Service personnel are to receive a 3.6 per cent pay rise.
The government announcement follows a 4.5 per cent increase last year and a six per cent award in 2024.
The package, which will be backdated to 1 April, includes a 3.6 per cent increase in payments for specialist skills and roles.
Follow the link in the comments for more information 👇

Katherine went to the quarterly Army Non-UK Working Group at Army HQ last week. It's an opportunity for different branch...
09/06/2026

Katherine went to the quarterly Army Non-UK Working Group at Army HQ last week. It's an opportunity for different branches of the Army and relevant networks to get together and discuss issues affecting non-UK serving personnel, to improve processes for soldiers and their families.

The meeting focused on recruitment and transition. Katherine is pictured with Al Boon, Regional Command non-UK caseworker and Jeff Rolland, non-UK policy owner in Policy Branch.

It was a busy weekend for The Royal Lancers . On Saturday, soldiers proudly exercised the Freedom of Richmond, parading ...
08/06/2026

It was a busy weekend for The Royal Lancers . On Saturday, soldiers proudly exercised the Freedom of Richmond, parading through the town. On Sunday, the Regiment reunited for their families day, where Emma was on hand with the AFF stand.

A huge thank you to all the personnel and families who stopped to speak with us, your experiences and evidence help to ensure we can represent your views at every level.🙌

The results of the Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey 2026 have been released and they show 47% are satisfied with ...
05/06/2026

The results of the Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey 2026 have been released and they show
47% are satisfied with Army life - that’s the highest percentage of all Services. But although satisfaction with accommodation is improving, the impact on family and personal life is still the number one reason for leaving, while spouse or partner employment is at number three.

Soldiers have strong trust in their line managers, but lower confidence in senior leadership.

To read the full report, visit the link in our comment section.

Does your family include a young person aged 18 to 24 who isn’t in education, employment or training? AFF wants to hear ...
04/06/2026

Does your family include a young person aged 18 to 24 who isn’t in education, employment or training?

AFF wants to hear your experience when you’ve been assigned overseas. What decisions have you had to make and how have you made it work?

Your experiences will help to build the evidence we rely on to help support Service personnel and their families overseas. Email: [email protected]

Army families encounter lots of niche problems that often can't be answered by a quick Google search. In this series we ...
03/06/2026

Army families encounter lots of niche problems that often can't be answered by a quick Google search. In this series we have taken some of AFF's most frequently asked questions, so you can access the accurate information you need. 👨‍👩‍👧

If you have any questions regarding education and childcare, please email [email protected] and our team will be happy to support you. 🫂

Last week, Zoe, AFF Housing Assistant, went along to Chivenor Families' Day in Barnstaple with Sian and Sophie from the ...
02/06/2026

Last week, Zoe, AFF Housing Assistant, went along to Chivenor Families' Day in Barnstaple with Sian and Sophie from the Naval Families Federation. She spoke to families about life in an Army family and the challenges they may face. She said, “It was great to meet and connect with so many families, and to share the ways in which AFF can provide support”.

Our F&C advisors help Army Families through the immigration process every day. Recently they guided Josua Taubale Vosaki...
01/06/2026

Our F&C advisors help Army Families through the immigration process every day. Recently they guided Josua Taubale Vosakiwaiwai, who served in the British Army for 23 years. He sent a message of thanks to the team. Congratulations!

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AFF, IDL 414, Floor 1, Zone 6, Ramillies Building, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road
Andover
SP118HJ

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