On Sunday 23 April, 70 ABF The Soldiers’ Charity supporters, including serving soldiers and veterans, ran the London Marathon in the cool spring rain, watched by thousands of cheering Londoners.
Read moreA widow whose husband was killed in action during WWII has recalled her friendship with His Majesty King Charles III, the former Prince of Wales, ahead of his coronation on Saturday 6 May.
Read moreThe Sir James Gildea Awards – named after the founder of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity – were created to recognise volunteers for their exceptional contribution and commitment to SSAFA’s activities and values.
Read moreCongratulations to Carol Marshall, the new Association Madam Chair. Carol is the first non-serving and first female to ever hold the role.
Read moreLong-time charity supporter Leonie Ranson has decided to run the VE Day 10k. Her husband, Commander Chris Ranson, served in the Royal Navy for 33 years and is now living with multiple sclerosis at Care for Veterans.
Read moreSSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has welcomed another dynamic company to its roster of supporters.
Read moreOn 17 May, London cab driver and Taxi Charity volunteer Colin Mills from the village of Nazeing in Essex, will be setting off from Bowness-on-Solway a village near Carlisle to walk the Hadrian’s Wall Path to celebrate his 60th birthday and attempt to raise £1,000 for the Taxi Charity.
Read moreOn 29 April, Richard French, from Littlehampton is running 100 miles in full body armour to raise money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreRAF Brize Norton held a band night in aid of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity last weekend.
Read moreABF The Soldiers’ Charity is delighted that the National Garden Scheme is renewing its partnership with us for another three years, during which time the organisation will generously donate £240,000 to our work supporting soldiers, veterans and their families.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
