February 6, 2026

Scotland: Call for research participants for online survey

Young people from Armed Forces families aged 11-17 are invited to take part in this study focusing on personal relationships.

Here is a message from the researcher, Connor Malcolm.

Learn more: https://forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/.../take-part-in.../


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Bovington: Garrison youth club sessions


Located on corner of Elles Road & King George V Road, BH20 6JN

Click Youth Club for more information or to ask the team a question. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Celebrating ten years of Joining Forces: building financial resilience


Celebrating ten-years of Joining Forces: building financial resilience

A decade of partnership between three leading credit unions has helped thousands of Defence people save, borrow responsibly and build financial resilience.

On Monday 19 January, at the Palace of Westminster, guests celebrated the tenth anniversary of Joining Forces – a collaboration consisting of Serve & Protect, First Defence Finance, and Forces Finance (part of London Mutual Credit Union), working with the MOD to offer tailored financial services for Defence people.

The anniversary reception brought together staff and directors from the credit unions, uniformed and civilian Defence personnel, and representatives from trade bodies, armed forces charities and financial organisations.

Credit unions differ from traditional banks. They operate as not-for-profit financial cooperatives, owned and run for their members’ benefit. Any surplus is returned to members through competitive dividend rates on savings or used to help improve the range of products and services available, rather than being distributed to external shareholders.

Joining Force 10 Year Anniversary Event Highlights - (MODNET access)

JFCU 10 Year Anniversay Video - (non MODNET access)

A decade of impact

CSF: Boarding School Webinar on 26 Feb


Webinar Details

Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2026
Time: 17:30 – 18:30

Session Highlights
• Key topics on boarding school education tailored specifically for military families
• Prep school boarding
• Life on campus as a boarder
• Live Q&A session to address individual questions and concerns

How to Register
Please register using this link

N.B. This company is not affiliated to, nor endorsed by the MOD, and families should continue to contact the MOD’s Education Advisory Team (UK) in good time to ensure a smooth transition to CEA and boarding. EAT(UK), part of Defence Children Services, is the MOD organisation in place for Boarding Schools and CEA advice and guidance. See https://dcs.school/ and the EAT(UK) pages at: https://dcs.school/?page_id=1239 MOD advice can be obtained by emailing: RC-DCS-HQ-EAT@mod.gov.uk