Dambar Thapa is currently working on one of our major school projects in a remote part of western Nepal.
Siddartha Lower Secondary School was destroyed by the earthquakes in 2015. By November 2016, we’d begun work on new, quake-resistant buildings for its 140 pupils.
Read more2017 marks the centenary of the formation of The Women’s Royal Naval Service. On Wednesday 8th March, a number of specially invited guests will be present as HRH The Princess Royal launches the WRNS100 centenary and opens an exhibition at the National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth entitled “Pioneers to Professionals: Women and the Royal Navy”.
Read moreVoting closes Saturday, 25 February at 23:59 (midnight) for the Pets at Home Animal Partnership Award, one of ten categories of the 2017 Soldiering On Awards. Visit media partner Sunday Express to read about the five worthy nominees and to place your vote.
Read moreAlan Bustin-Mulkern, who served in the Royal Artillery and is member of the Honourable Artillery Company, is taking on the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge to raise money for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
Read moreWhen we honoured our 46 finalists at the House of Lords recently, two of those finalists were recognised in the Lifetime Achievement category. This was made possible by award sponsors Square Mile Salute and CSARN, City Security And Resilience Networks.
Read moreColour Sergeant Martin Wilson was serving in Afghanistan with 2 Para in 2011 when he was shot in the head. Due to the extent of his injuries, Martin had to learn to read, write and talk again, showing remarkable determination and bravery. Several service charities have supported him during his recovery, but Martin will say that the NFA has stood closest to him throughout and has given him a purpose.
Read moreThis 10-mile walk through the beautiful Hampshire countryside is taking place on Saturday 13th May at Upper Wield near Alresford to raise funds for The Not Forgotten Association. The walk gets under way at 9.30am, refreshments will be available at the start and at halfway and a hog roast will be served at the finish. The Glen Miller Tribute Band will be performing during the day and lunch can purchased for £10.
Read moreThe Falklands Veterans Foundation, the first UK based charity for Falklands Veterans and their immediate families, have been given a grant from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity to help with the annual running and maintenance costs of Liberty Lodge.
Read more2017 Soldiering On Awards Sponsors and the finalists from each catergory were hosted in the House of Lords by our Patron The Rt Hon Earl Howe PC.
“It is a privilege to bring so many of the Armed Forces Community and supporting charities together to recognise and celebrate their incredible achievements” said Earl Howe.
Read moreSoldiering On Awards – House of Lords – Finalist Reception
Vicki joined Soldiering On Awards Chairman, Tal Lambert MBE, Trustees, Co-Chair of Judges, Debra Allcock Tyler, fellow Judges, Awards Sponsors, Awards nominators, charities and 2016 Award Winners to toast the shortlist of this year’s Soldiering On Awards Finalists chosen in each category; winners will be announced at the Soldiering On Awards on Friday 24th March at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
