Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Latest Trust grant programmes

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are pleased to announce a new grant programme: Reveal & Respond. This programme funds tailored projects that improve access to mental health and wellbeing support for specific groups in the armed forces community.

Funding is available through two routes: Test and Develop Grants (£20,000 to £40,000) and Scale and Strengthen Grants (£150,000 to £300,000). Applications close 12 midday, 28 October 2026.

To find out more please visit Reveal & Respond: improving access to support for underrepresented groups - Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

To view other open grant programmes please go to the Trust’s open programmes page

Little Troopers: August Newsletter

To view the latest Little Troopers newsletter and updates, please go to: Fully-funded football workshops next week plus a summer catch up and looking forward to September

Recruit for Spouses: August Update

To view the latest RFS newsletter and updates, please go to: Looking for a new job? Read this

📢 DIO Store Closure Notice

Please be advised that the DIO Store will be closed this week due to staff absence.

This affects routine collections, including: 

🗑️ Bin bags
🧂 Salt
📦 Other standard store items

The store is scheduled to reopen on Monday 24 August.

✅ There should be no urgent requirements that cannot wait until the store reopens. However, if you have any concerns or believe you have an urgent need, please contact the Helpdesk for assistance.

Thank you for your understanding.

BRUNEI: BFB New Arrivals Induction Brief - *Next Date* Thursday, 17th September 2026, 0900 - 1230 hrs @ Main Hall, Chit Chat Community Centre

For all the New Arrivals in British Forces Brunei, please attend the Mandatory Induction Brief on Thursday, 17th September 2026 at Chit Chat Community Centre.

The session will run from 0900 - 1230 hrs. (be seated by 0855 hrs)

Tea and coffee will be provided.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Pets in SFA Policy

References: 

A. Tri-Service Accommodation Regulation - JSP 464 

B. License to Occupy SFA

1. All dogs and cats kept in the SFA must be registered with the SSO Housing and Welfare Department. Obtain the prior written consent of the SFA sponsor’s local housing staff or station unit commander (as relevant to local instructions) before acquiring or bringing a pet into the SFA. 

BRUNEI: RMP - Reporting Crime and Wrongdoing

Reporting crime and wrongdoing

If you or someone else are in immediate danger or you need support right away, always call 993 if in Brunei (or 999 if in the UK).

If you wish to report a crime committed by a person or persons subject to Service law/discipline, and wish to remain anonymous, this can now be reported through the charity Crimestoppers.

Give Us Time - September 2026 update

To find out more please go to www.giveustime.org.uk

Have You Experienced an Overseas Posting?

Your story could help improve support for military families.

RAND Europe has been asked by the Army Families Federation, RAF Families Federation and Naval Families Federation to carry out an important study on the experiences of UK military families during overseas postings.

BRUNEI: On Government Service (OGS) Stamp and Special Pass

1. All permanently assigned service personnel, UKBC and MOD contract civilian staff (including family members) require a valid On Government Service (OGS) Stamp in their passport.

2. It is the responsibility of the head of household to ensure that new applications, extensions, Special Pass, Special Pass extension and OGS cancellations are submitted to the LEC Pay & Personnel Office (LPPO) for him/herself along with their family members. All service personnel (including family members) must submit through the Regimental Admin Office (RAO) first.