RAF Families Federation
13-15 St Georges Road
Wittering
Peterborough
PE8 6DL
Phone: 01780 781 650
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What is The RAF Families Federation?
The RAF has awarded a contract to the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) to oversee the RAF Families Federation (RAF FF).
The RAF Families Federation was set up in Novemeber 2007 to provide an independent voice for the Serving RAF and their families on issues of concern to them. The team communicates directly with RAF personnel and their families and gathers the information necessary to represent their views to senior RAF staffs and Ministers. This compliments similar work undertaken by the Army and Royal Navy on behalf of their families.
How Does The Federation Work?
Using existing HIVE Information Centres and working closely with SSAFA-FH staff, Community Development Workers and other key staffs; the Federation contribute to community support by providing two-way communication between the RAF and its families.
The Families Federation conducts regular visits to RAF units and informs on its activities via their own website and quarterly Federation magazine Envoy. The website is a facility to enable families to communicate with the Federation staff directly.
Who is Represented by the Federation?
The RAF FF’s represents anyone serving in the RAF together with their respective spouse, partner, parents, children, siblings. The Federation will hear the concerns of any family member whose lives are directly affected by having a member of the family in the RAF.
How Does The Federation Communicate with Families?
A telephone hot-line is available from 10 am until 3pm Mon-Fri and are contactable via the website and e-mail for those who wish to raise issues with them or simply seek advice on a family-related matter.
The Federation issue a quarterly magazine, Envoy which is distributed to units and other target audiences. The magazine, with all the back issues are also available to view on the website using interactive page-turning software. The magazine carries articles of interest to the Serving personnel and family members and is current, factual, informative, useful, interesting, enjoyable and a good read. The Federation have a annual programme of visits to unit where they meet serving personnel and their families.
Who Makes up The Families Federation Team?
The six full-time staff at the Federation are as follows:
Chairman | - | Dawn McCafferty |
Deputy Chairman | - | Chris Taylor |
Issues Manager | - | Jenny Ward |
Communications Manager | - | Ann Dewar |
Admin Support | - | Julie Goodson |
Liaison Manager | - | Colin Jones |
What if I want to Contact The Federation Now?
- Click here to visit the website where communication details and help issues can be found.
- Alternatively you may telephone the RAF Families Federation on their hotline number: 01780 781 650. Lines are open between 10 and 3 Mon to Fri.
- Alternatively, If you have a local issue that you think needs resolving, why not try your local HIVE – please click here to find out more information.
The team will ensure that family-related enquiries and issues are be dealt with accurately and to the best of their abilities.
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