Merry Christmas from CFF

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

At this special time of year, we want to send our warmest wishes to every forces family, those who are together at home and those separated because of postings and deployments.

We know that Christmas can look a little different in military life and we’re constantly inspired by your strength, resilience, and the love that keeps families connected no matter where you are in the world. Whether you’re celebrating quietly, juggling traditions around deployments, or counting down the days until a reunion, please know you are never alone.

Thank you for the support, kindness, and community you bring to one another throughout the year.

Wishing you a Christmas filled with warmth, laughter, and hope and a New Year that brings safe returns, new beginnings, and moments to treasure.

With our heartfelt thanks and festive wishes,

The Celebrating Forces Families Team 🎁✨

Nominations for 2026 are now closed

Once again, we have had some incredible nominations come through!

Our team are now busy going through each nomination and deciding which ones will make it through to the judging panel.

Those who have been nominated will be informed very soon, keep an eye on your emails!

AWARD CATEGORIES

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Celebrating Forces Families Awards 2026 information webinar

Thank you for attending this years information webinar, we had lots of exciting news to share about the awards next year.

If you couldn’t make it to watch the webinar, please see the link below to catch up

WATCH THE WEBINAR HERE

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A Christmas message from the Chief of Defence Staff

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton has recorded a special Christmas message for Armed Forces Families

WATCH HIS MESSAGE HERE

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Could you sponsor our awards?

We’d like to say a huge thank you to everybody who has sponsored our awards for next year, there are still a few sponsorship opportunities available.

If you’re interested or know somebody who is, follow the link below to check out the sponsorship brochure

DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE

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CFF Raffle and Auction

Our raffle and online auction helps to raise essential funds whilst giving businesses or individuals a platform to show their support for the armed forces community.

If you’re able to support the raffle or auction (or both) and donate a prize, we’d to hear from you!

PLEDGE HERE

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Spreading the Christmas Joy!

Santa has been busy spreading Christmas joy across the UK as he delivers presents to forces children at school.

Watch the moment he flew into a Wiltshire school in a helicopter!

WATCH THE MAGIC MOMENT HERE

A little CFF quiz.

1. When and where will the 2026 Celebrating Forces Families Awards night take place?

2. What is the headline award at the Celebrating Forces Families Awards?

3. What unique award is given to young nominees?

4. Who inspired the creation of Jacob’s Medal, and what did he write?

5. Name the two hosts of the 2025 Awards evening.

6. Which charity received the Armed Forces Advocate Award in 2025?

7. What was the name of the magician who co-hosted the ceremony and performed magic?

8. How much money was raised via the 2025 awards’ auction and raffle for military family charities?

9. How many award categories are there (besides the headline Inspirational Adult Family Member)?

10. Which award is specifically for military family members based overseas?

11. Name three award categories that recognize businesses or organisations.

12. Who was the headline sponsor for the 2025 awards ceremony?

13. Name two corporate sponsors involved in the 2025 Awards.

14. Who won the 2025 'Overcoming Adversity' category?

15. Which award in 2025 was sponsored by HSBC?

16. Which category did Shropshire Council win in 2025?

17. What year was the first CFF Awards?

18. Where was the very first CFF awards held?

Answers: coming soon

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Special pants!

Back in 2005 the UK made special antimicrobial underwear which enabled soldiers to go months without showering whilst still keeping things down there clean and tidy…