Nursery World - New funding for nursery group RAFA Kidz, while Happy Days makes move into Wales

A nursery group which operates settings around RAF stations has been awarded more than £250,000 by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, on behalf of the MOD’s Armed Forces Families Fund.

RAFA Kidz has received funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and the MOD PHOTO RAFA Kidz

Meanwhile, Happy Days Nurseries has bought its first nursery in Wales, the 21^st setting for the group. (see below).

RAFA Kidz, which runs eight nurseries, will use the money to enhance its settings, including improving outdoor areas.

Established in 2019, the nursery group provides childcare to military and civilian families in the communities around RAF stations.

The funding will be used to:

Acting head of operations for RAFA Kidz Anna Gallimore said, ‘We’re grateful to the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and the MOD for awarding us these generous grants. We’re looking forward to putting our plans into practice and creating amazing spaces where our children can thrive.’

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