Your Federation Your Voice
Acting as a barometer of family morale, telling it like it is, and representing ordinary families’ views, knowing that the only voices that matter are those of the family members we represent.
The RAF Families Federation represents the views and concerns of RAF personnel and their family members on the issues that affect them as part of a RAF family. Whether you are 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.
We are an independent organisation and 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.
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or email the team at: enquiries@raf-ff.org.uk
The 2010 RAF FF Annual Report is available and includes all the top level results of the evidence gathered last year.
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Magazine, Unit Liaison Visits and Federation News
The Winter Issue of Envoy is avialable to view here by clicking on the image.
In this issue: First words to RAF families from the new Secretary of State for Defence; A Christmas message from the Chief of the Air Staff; The Federation have told the AFPRB what families think; An inviation for adventure to 14-18 year olds; A report on BFBS in Afghanistan this Christmas and much, much more...
Envoy, the quarterly magazine of the RAF Families Federation, is delivered to Stns/Units where there are RAF personnel and is always available from the HIVE.
Or if you would prefer your own copy register by clicking on the blue bar above and we will deliver it FREE of any charge to your door - Why? Because we, and the RAF, would like you to read it!
Last year we visited Ramstein, Naples, SHAPE, High Wycombe, Honington, Henlow, Waddington and Brize Norton and attended a number of Families Days. The results from last year's feedback can be found in the RAF FF Annual Report available on the website from 31 Jan 12.
This year we seek your views on: Family Support; AFPRB Evidence and the Impact of SDSR and the Armed Forces Covenant. We will be holding workshops at 12 units and also again be running our online surveys through the website. More details will be available as we launch.
Latest News from the Federation
The First Annual Report of the Armed Forces Covenant
First First Annual Report on the Armed Forces Covenant has been published (20 Dec). In response to the content, Dawn McCafferty, Chairman of the RAF Families Federation, said: "As an independent member of the Reference Group I urge all RAF family members to take the time to read it... Much of the responsibility for delivery of the many commitments made within the Covenant lies with Other Government Departments and the Devolved Administrations... but it is for us to provide the evidence of disadvantage or, indeed, the need for special treatment in certain circumstances... This Report has been signed off by the Secretary of State for Defence... and will, we hope, stimulate Parliamentary debate as to the progress of the Covenant and its impact on improving the lives of serving personnel, their families...
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Current Hot Issues & Talking Points
Housing
Phantom Dismanted but not Scrapped
The gate guardian at RAF Brampton has been removed in advance of the Station's closure. Staff went out to say a fond farewell to the Phantom XT914 before it was taken apart. The Stn Cdr said: “It is very sad to see the Phantom go but I’m delighted that it will not be scrapped but will return to its original home at Wattisham where it will be restored and displayed as part of their historical aircraft collection...
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Education
Training for the Olympics...
RAF aircraft are in operation over the skies of Yorkshire as part of a major training exercise to prepare for the Olympic Games. Wg Cdr Paul Godfrey said: "Policing the UK skies is something the Typhoon Force does 24-hours a day, every day of the year, so this week's exercise is business as normal for us. That said, we take great pride in the fact that we have a key role to play in providing airspace security for the Olympics...
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Health
Activity Breaks for Bereaved Families
Families' Activity Breaks (FAB) is a non-public funded, tri Service initiative in partnership with the Youth Hostel Association providing fun and challenging activity holidays around the UK for bereaved military families. If your child is aged 19 or under and has suffered the loss of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces, then this may be for you. The holidays offer an adventure, and a break, for all the family...
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Financial
Child Maintenance Changes
All partnership breakdowns involving children are likely to be stressful and distracting and there is a move to do more to encourage Armed Forces personnel to be better informed of the implications and to encourage them to make their own maintenance arrangements, rather than have the CMEC system chase them...
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Family Support
Tribute to Cpl Marcin Wojtak
Following the inquest into the death of Corporal Marcin Wojtak who was killed by a Taliban roadside bomb during a patrol in a Vector vehicle, Gp Capt Philip Lester said, "Marcin was a brave young man who rose to all the challenges placed before him... He was a highly-skilled airman who earned himself a reputation as a popular, dependable and committed gunner...
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Policy
The MoD is 'Committed to the Joint Strike Fighter'
The Times is reporting today that the MoD is questioning whether it should go ahead with plans to procure a fleet of new Joint Strike Fighter because of speculated delays in the programme. In response the MoD said: "The MoD is taking delivery of the first JSF for test and evaluation this year. Our plans remain on track to have a new Carrier Strike capability from around 2020...
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