The Federation is there for You
The RAF Families Federation represents the views and concerns of RAF personnel and their families on the issues that affect them as part of a RAF family. We operate entirely outside the RAF chain of command, so we can always promise an independent and confidential service.
By gathering evidence we put your views and concerns in front of the people who can make a difference, such as senior RAF and MoD staffs and Ministers. Influencing change, where it is needed, for the better.
The Federation is not a charity, it is publicly funded. It is parented by the RAF Association but receives no monies from this source and pays for any services provided by the charity.
For more details about the Federation and its work and to meet the team Click Here
So whether you’re in uniform yourself or a spouse, a partner, a parent, a child or a sibling of a member of the RAF, we are here to act on your behalf.
View Annual Report 2009 
For 2009 the Federation has also produced an Evidence Report documenting the views of those who voted during our workshops last year. To all who made a contribution to this work, thank you.
Why not bookmark our site and keep up with the things that matter to you as a member of a RAF family.
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Telephone: 01780 781650
The RAF Families Federation
13-15 St Georges Road
Wittering
Peterborough
PE8 6DL
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Magazine, Unit Liaison Visits and Federation News
The Autumn Issue of Envoy should soon be on units or through your letter box. View it here on screen by clicking on the image. Or why not order your own free copy by clicking on the blue bar above.
In this issue: A Tribute to the Battle of Britain, Inspriation from the ladies at Valley, a look at mental health of the Armed Forces and much more...
Envoy, the quarterly magazine of the RAF Families Federation is bulk delivered to Stns/Units where there are RAF personnel. On some units they are delivered to Sections and SFA otherwise they are available from the HIVE.
If you register for your own copy it will be delivered FREE of any charge - Why? Because we, and the RAF, would like you to read it!
Workshops for 2010 - This year we hone in on subjects close to your hearts and those becoming ‘hot topics’ in the corridors of power:
Future housing aspirations Would you prefer financial help buying a home or allowances rather than living in quarters, Mess or block? Or should more money be poured into upgrading current provision?
Pay and Allowances Where do you stand on the level of pay and allowances? Are there anomalies? Is debt an issue?
Deployments How are they impacting on family life? Is family support sufficient?
Childcare Cost, accessibility, restrictions.
Employment and Training Opportunities for Family Members How can the Government better support those who wish to work?
Definition of a RAF family in 2010 MoD policy is outdated. How would you modernise the definition?
If you have a view, why not email us now with your thoughts.
Latest News from the Federation
We are Looking for a Full-Time Evidence Assistant (Housing)
The RAF Families Federation would like to recruit a full-time member of staff to join their small team at Wittering. The RAF FF is established to provide serving RAF personnel and their families with an independent voice on concerns affecting them as part of a RAF family. This is a new post. The post holder would report to the Evidence Manager and be responsible for issues and concerns specifically relating to Service Families Accommodation (SFA). Closing date for applications, 7 Oct 10 for a start date at the beginning of January 11. Salary £17,421...
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Current Hot Issues & Talking Points
Housing
Electronic SFA Application Form is on its Way
Entitled Service Personnel, who wish to apply for Service Families Accommodation (SFA) in the UK will soon be able to do so electronically through the Defence Intranet. Defence Estates have been working on a project to provide an additional way of applying for SFA which they hope to launch on 4 Oct 10...
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Education
Radio 4 - 'Has the Taliban Won in Afghanistan?'
A possible programme of interest is being broadcast on Radio 4 on the 8th and 11th of September. Eddie Mair chairs a debate at Chatham House in London on the progress of the conflict in Afghanistan. Some expert observers say 'It's over; the Taliban have won the war'. Others believe neither side can win...
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Health
Any Thoughts on the NHS?
The Government is looking to reform the NHS and has issued a White Paper entitled ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS’ with an invitation to comment on the proposals for reform and their implementation. The Surgeon General, as Chairman of the Defence Medical Services Board, is marshalling the MoD’s response but there is also an opportunity for individuals to comment if they wish...
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Financial
Woman Stole £53,000 from SSAFA
The Sun and the Mirror both report on a woman who has been jailed for 18 months by Manchester Crown Court for stealing £53,000 from SSAFA. She was working as their treasurer. She apparently wrote 82 cheques to herself over a period of four years. SSAFA say no individual service person will suffer because of her crimes...
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Family Support
Fancy the Ballet?
English National Ballet and The Mayflower Theatre Southampton are joining forces with Tickets For Troops to offer members of the Armed Forces free tickets for the performances of Romeo & Juliet at The Mayflower Theatre in October. The charity offers members of the Armed Forces free tickets for major sporting events as well as theatre performances, music concerts and cultural attractions...
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Policy
Number 6 Sqn, Typhoons, Stands Up at Leuchars
Number 6 Squadron, the first Typhoon fighter squadron in Scotland, has stood up at Leuchars. The Typhoon, the most advanced RAF multi-role combat aircraft, will assume responsibility for the northern element of the QRA in March 2011. It is the first of three Typhoon squadrons to be based at Leuchars and the squadron will continue to build and train over the next few months to a total of some 200 people...
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