The Official site of the COMBINED ARMED FORCES FEDERATION (UK)

The COMBINED ARMED FORCES FEDERATION UK exists to:

- promulgate, monitor, update, negotiate and make representations to Government Ministers regarding Armed Forces Pay Levels, Pension Rights, Allowances, Life Insurance and Legal Representation etc., in relation to conditions of service.

- make representations to Government Ministers on any other related matters of concern to existing or past members of the Armed Forces.

Save Money and Help CAFF UK

CAFF UK have just been registered for the 'Community Fund Raising' Scheme operated by the Utility Warehouse. This company provides extremely competitive utility services for members, whilst sending a small commission each month to the Group. Please click here to read more about how you can help fund CAFF UK and possibly save money on your Utility Bills.

Veterans Badge

A veterans badge has recently been issued to promote recognition of veterans of our Armed Forces by the wider British public. For those members interested in obtaining the badge (click here for more details) , you can download an order form here.

Honour the Covenant Campaign

Many of our members will be interested in the Royal British Legion's "Honour the Covenant Campaign". To find out more then click on the globe or go to The Royal British Legion web site from the Links page.

CAFF UK AGM
21^st May

Apologies to everyone waiting for news of our progress. The AGM took place at The Union Jack Club in London, on Wednesday 21^st May 2008. To read the minutes then click here. To read the Agenda then click here
The Secretary General reported upon his progress with the Report. This has been a far greater task than was originally anticipated and a much more complicated task, thanks to having to research Govn documents going back to pre WWII, and challenging everything that comes out of the Civil Service.
This Report is now virtually complete, and is expected to be available, later in the summer. So far as we can tell, it is the only detailed examination of the pre 1975 service pensions situation in existence, with no other bodies able to compete with us, on this subject.
Our AGM also appointed our first International Secretary (EDDIE ELY, who is based in Spain) and he will be keeping in touch with all our overseas members on a more regular basis.
I hope you are all encouraged to hear that something has indeed been going on "down in the bunker"!!
The next AGM is scheduled for Wednesday 20^th May 2009 at the Union Jack Club, London, with the Executive Committee meeting provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 9^th September.
Kindest regards and thanks for your continued support.
CHRIS WATKIN
Chairman: CAFF UK

VETERANS DAY
28^th June

SSAFA Forces Help in Huddersfield is organising a Veterans Day on the 28^th of June 2008 with the Kirklees Council and the Royal British Legion. There is a parade starting at 16.30 hours at Greenhead Park, Huddersfield. Members wishing to attend or find out more should contact Mike Dowling on 01484 425472 or the local British Legion.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

Currently we do not have members in the Canary Islands or Portugal. If you live there and want to support our campaign, or know anyone living there who may be able to spread the word then please contact the membership secretary.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - December 2007

The Federation is now in the final stages of completing its Researched Report into the failure by this Government to recognise and pay the Occupational Pensions and Gratuities for the accrued years of service due to members of the Armed Forces serving prior to 1975.

An Update from the CAFF UK Chairman

Please click here for a brief Christmas update from the Chairman Chris Watkin.

CAFF UK Christmas Cards and Calendar

Print your own CAFFUK Calendar here, a Christmas card from the Executive Committee here and a general CAFF UK Christmas card here.

Petition for Equality in Services Pensions!

A petition has been produced by the Armed Forces Pension Group(AFPG) and Colin Challen M.P. to further our campaign for equality in services pensions. Members of CAFF UK and others visiting this site are encouraged to give their support by getting as many signatures as possible and sending them in. To view the form and print it then Click here. There is more information, including the address to send the forms to, on the form.

International Money Transfers

Effective 29^th June the CAFFUK Bank Account details will change for our members who do not reside in the UK. The Bank Identifier Code(BIC) will be ALEIGB22 and the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) will be GB06ALEI72500509665187. Failure to use these details from 29^th June may result in payments being returned and/or charges.

Help Promote our Campaign!

You can help promote our campaign and our organisation by displaying these two posters. Click on the printers icons to display and print an advertisement/letter and membership invitation.