BFPO Post Office Christmas Opening Times and Closure

Last date for posting items to the UK via BFPO and picking up items from the BFPO post office is the 15th December 2022

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Armed Forces Covenant Duty Statutory Guidance

Armed Forces Covenant Duty Statutory Guidance​

The new Armed Forces Covenant Duty will come into force on 22 November 2022. A summary of the new Duty can be found in this news article

NSPCC resources

 Please click here for a helpful list of resources available on NSPCC websites for schools and parents/carers

Reserves - Did You Know?

 

Royal Collection Trust

All valid MOD90 and Defence Discount Service (DDS) card holders are entitled to complimentary admission to Windsor Castle, on production of their card. Further details about Windsor Castle can be found here.

Cardholders are entitled to a complimentary ticket for themselves and up to four other guests, after 12:00 noon at Royal Collection Trust venues. Please note admission is subject to availability and at sites where we operate a timed-admission system you will be offered admission for the next available time slot.

Tickets are available to be booked in advance by calling our Ticket Sales and Information Office on +44 (0)303 123 7304, please note all telephone bookings are subject to a £2.00 booking fee. You will need to present your MOD90/DDS card at the ticket desk on arrival to collect your tickets.

DDS cardholders will also need to bring supporting photographic identification such as a passport, driving licence or MOD90 card. For further admission information please visit the website www.rct.uk or telephone the Ticket Sales and Information Office on +44 (0)303 123 7304.

 

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Education Advisory Team

Defence Children Services

The Defence Children Services (DCS) provides professional direction, support and advice in order to ensure that Service children and young people are provided with every opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and fulfil their potential.

DCS seek to ensure that Service children and young people receive their full entitlement to statutory services and support and suffer no disadvantage because of their parent’s Service status; this is the underpinning principle of the Armed Forces Covenant.

The aim is to provide support which is proactive and preventative as well as being responsive to emerging needs.

Please click here for more information

RBL - Cost of Living Energy Top Up Grants

 

Over the last 12 months we've seen a 20% increase in requests for support with food and basic living costs.

RBL have announced new emergency energy top up grants to help members of the Armed Forces community pay their fuel bills.

This will give those struggling to pay their bills up to £200 per month, depending on their financial circumstances.

Apply directly at rbl.org.uk/costofliving
Or call 0808 802 8080​

Forces Families Jobs

Forces Families Jobs is the go-to place for training, employment and volunteer roles for family members of currently serving UK military personnel.  

Apply for jobs and access employment and training opportunities with companies and organisations who are Forces family friendly. 

You can use this website with confidence, knowing that employers have signed the Armed Forces Covenant or are able to demonstrate their commitment to the Armed Forces. 

This is your gateway to accessing information about acquiring new skills, upgrading your existing skills or applying directly to employers who are understanding of the unique challenges that come with being a family member of a serving person. 

For more information; https://www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uk/

Mindful Connections - Scotland - Service Leavers

 

Forces Children Scotland has launched a holistic support service to help families leaving the armed forces to make a successful transition to civilian life across central Scotland.

Titled Mindful Connections, this new service has received funding from the Scottish Veterans Fund to pilot holistic support to help former armed forces families to make a successful transition to realise their potential and thrive in civilian life.​

​Mindful Connections - Forces Children Scotland

Armed Forces Spouse Development Programme

 

Supporting Partners: Innovation Grants, under the Armed Forces Families Fund

 

 

The Trust has partnered with the MOD to administer the Armed Forces Families Fund.

This programme provides funding to projects that will offer innovative, new forms of support for the partners of those who are serving.

Armed Forces Bases, Stations or Units
Charities registered in the UK
Community Interest Companies (CICs).
Universities in the UK

More information on who can apply can be found in the programme guidance 👇
https://covenantfund.org.uk