How we help

We have seen a 30% rise over the past two years of soldiers, former soldiers and their dependants seeking our help and this is set to increase.

The scope and scale of our work is vast and we currently help over 4,000 people a year. ABF The Soldiers’ Charity help individuals directly, working through the Regimental and Corp Associations.

Learn more about some of the people that we have helped.

Areas in which we help

Debt relief

Debt affects many former soldiers who find themselves struggling to keep their heads above water, especially in times of high unemployment.

Mobility assistance and home modifications

To ensure soldiers and former soldiers have the opportunity to live a full life.

Education bursaries

To help soldiers train and gain skills to achieve employment once they leave the Army.

Annuities and carehome fees

Payable to the most vulnerable in society.

War widow and family financial support

To help soldiers’ immediate families who have suffered a bereavement or who may be experiencing temporary financial difficulty.

Holiday schemes

to give a welcome break to soldiers and their families in financial difficulty who would not otherwise be able to afford to do so.

We also give grants to a wide number of specialist charities. and administer a number of special funds