A charity group that provides life-changing pilgrimage holidays to Service children with disabilities and additional needs has been awarded a grant by the RAF Association.
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A charity group that provides life-changing pilgrimage holidays to Service children with disabilities and additional needs has been awarded a grant by the RAF Association.
Read moreIn the latest round of the Armed Forces Families: Early Years programme, The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has awarded 11 projects a share of just over £600,000 to tackle this challenge.
Read moreRAFAKidz has been awarded funding from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT) to enhance its nurseries and give children from Armed Forces families more opportunities to learn and grow.
Read moreScotty’s Little Soldiers has partnered with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) to launch a new training module for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers designed to help trainee teachers recognise and respond compassionately to the needs of bereaved pupils.
Read moreScotty’s Little Soldiers has seen a powerful impact from its 2025 events Programme, with festivals, regional gatherings, special military experiences and online activities all helping bereaved military families to feel more connected, confident and part of a supportive community.
Read moreAs 2025 comes to a close, Forces Children Scotland is privileged to reflect on what the past year has meant for them and the babies, children and young people from forces families that they support.
Read moreFour members of Scotty’s Council travelled to Canada alongside founder Nikki Scott to attend The Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum 2025, sharing their experiences and helping to showcase the charity’s work on an international stage.
Read moreScotty’s Little Soldiers has expanded its services to include specialist bereavement counselling, enabling the charity to offer a higher level of emotional and mental health support to children, young people, and their families.
Read moreScotty’s Little Soldiers brought bereaved military children and young people together for a lively virtual party that sparked connection, confidence and a real sense of community – with an extra burst of energy from inspirational special guest Zack George, best known as Steel from the TV show Gladiators.
Read moreRAFAKidz is celebrating after being awarded two prestigious accolades at the recent National NMT Nursery Awards.
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