On Tuesday 14 May, a charity “rowathon” was held at Ministry of Defence Abbey Wood, with many MOD contractors, civil servants, and Serving Personnel taking part in the HMS Oardacious one minute challenge to row as far as you can in one minute.
Read moreDo you provide any form of welfare support with a main focus on maritime beneficiaries (whether Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy or Fishing Fleet)? If so, we need you!
Read moreThe Naval Families Federation’s April newsletter is now live.
Read moreRetired Commander with the Royal Naval Reserve, Jane Allen’s gruelling walk around mainland Britain’s coastline was put in jeopardy when she fell and seriously injured her arm. However, following surgery, physiotherapy and several weeks of recuperation, Jane’s grit and determination to complete the 5,500-mile walk means that she will re-start her Victory Walk on Monday 29 April.
Read moreThe Taxi Charity for Military Veterans visited Portsmouth in April with nine volunteer London Taxi drivers, transporting 18 veterans for a memorable visit to the island city that for centuries has been synonymous with the Royal Navy.
Read moreAndrew Selous MP has been asked by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson to produce an independent report to capture the needs of Service families. Key issues identified can help influence existing and future policies to help improve support available to families.
Read moreHMS OARDACIOUS: a team of four serving Royal Navy Submariners will row over 3000-miles unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean, racing in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, the world’s toughest rowing race
Read moreA series of new initiatives, aimed at modernising the living and working arrangements for armed forces personnel have been launched today by the Defence Secretary
Read moreHomeport is The Naval Families Federation’s magazine published quarterly for Royal Naval and Royal Marines families throughout the world
Read moreSSAFA Adoption Service has provided forever homes to children for over 50 years
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