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Area covered:
All of USA
Chairman British Army Benevolent Fund America
Keith Taylor
British Army Benevolent Fund America
PO Box 381487
Cambridge
MA 02238-1487
Tel: +1 617 876 7500
Fax: +1 617 876 7575
Email: k.taylor3@verizon.net
The Redcoats march in a major reenactment event by The British Brigade in Bordentown, New Jersey, June 2007
BABFA is a chapter (a branch) of the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF), a UK Registered Charity. For many years the ABF has had a number of loyal supporters in America. We are building on this connection, at first concentrating on New England. BABFA was formally launched at the Residence of the British Consul-General in Boston on 19 March 2007.
The Chairman of BABFA is Keith Taylor, a Korean War veteran. He would be delighted to talk to you and meet you.
BABFA has two key tasks:
Read more about how the Army Benevolent Fund supports the Army Family.
For decades, the UK and the USA have had a special relationship. British and American forces have served alongside in World War Two and Korea and are now doing so in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Given the scale of the British Army's operations, increasing demand is placed on charity to support serving and former soldiers and their families through difficult times. Sadly, the need is growing rather than diminishing.
Full details and further information is available from the BABFA office, Tel 617-876-7500 or email Keith Taylor. We hope to welcome you to all or any of these events.
| Date | Event | Location | Further details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar | Concert: Pipes and Drums RSDG and band Coldstream Guards | Symphony Hall, Boston | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 18 Apr | Lexington Historical Society Soiree | Monroe Tavern, Lexington | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 18 Apr | Dinner to mark St. George’s Day (23 April) (Army Night) | British Officer’s Club of New England (BOCNE), Union Club, 8 Park Street Boston | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 19/20 Apr | British Brigade Re-enactment | Munroe Tavern 11-3, Tower Park 3.30pm | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 21 Apr | Patriot’s Day, British Brigade Re-enactment | 5.30pm Lexington Green | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 22 Apr | BioDefense Corp. Celebration (BABFA benefit) | BioDefense Corp., 12 Channel Street, Boston, MA | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 3 May | The Sandhurst Cup | USMC West Point, NY | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 17-18 May | British Brigade Re-enactment | Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro, PA | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 21-22 Jun | British Brigade Re-enactment | Battle of Monmouth, Freehold, NJ | Contact Keith Taylor |
| June | British Brigade Re-enactment | Fort Ticonderoga, New York | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 19 Jul | Garden Party, Lunch and Private Viewing Tsen Collection British Military Uniforms (1881-1914) | Coldstream House, Stoddard, NH | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 19-21 Sep | 33rd New Hampshire Highland Games | Loon Mountain Ski Resort, Lincoln, NH | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 18-19 Oct | British Brigade Re-enactment | Gloucester Point, VA | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 8 Nov | Armistice Dinner | Union Club, Boston (BOCNE) | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 9 Nov | Remembrance Service | Service (10:55) at Old North Church, Salem Street, Boston | Contact Keith Taylor |
| 5 Dec | British American Business Council of New England 22nd Christmas Lunch | Harvard Club, Commonwealth Ave, Boston | Contact Keith Taylor |
General Lord Guthrie, President of the ABF, leaving Old North Church Boston after the concert in aid of BABFA which was a great success. His guard of honor was provided by the Tenth Regiment of Foot (American contingent) of re-enactors who also provided the guard of honor for past visits of HM the Queen and HRH the Prince of Wales.
St. George's Society of New York Fundraising Lunch: John Shannon, the Executive Director of St. George's Society of New York, Lord Salisbury, and Keith Taylor, who gave a presentation about BABFA at the lunch.
Frank Lasch, President and CEO of Azalea Charities, Virginia, USA presenting a cheque to Keith Taylor, Chairman of BABFA- Brigadier Philip Jones MBE, Military Attache, BDS Washington and Vice-Patron BABFA on right.
Major Ben Newton presents a
BABFA stand
The British Brigade, Inc. provides Battle re-enactments, tactical demonstrations and military camps in local communities, county, state and provincial government and many historical sites.
The British Brigade, Inc. is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents to honour the memories of those British and American soldiers and their families who served their country while fighting and dying for their beliefs and loyalties during the American War of Independence.
It portrays the lives of these men and women by bringing together hundreds of soldiers and campfollowers to educate the public at weekend encampments. At least twice a weekend the Army forms for battle against Rebel forces where one can see, amid clouds of powder smoke and crash of musketry, battalions of men manoeuvring into action against their foes. Here infantry, artillery and cavalry recreate the detailed evolutions of the 18th century's most famous army.
At least twice a weekend the Army forms for battle against Rebel forces where one can see, amid the clouds of powder smoke and crash of musketry, battalions of men manoeuvring into action against their foes. Here infantry, artillery and cavalry recreate the detailed evolutions of the 18th century's most famous army.
The most active Regiment is the Tenth Regiment of Foot.
BABFA attends several of the major events to raise awareness and invite donations.
The British Brigade reenactments dramatically demonstrate 18th century warfare
