News
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Three tonne Land Rover half Marathon pull
10 March 2010
A team from 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic) are pulling a 3 tonne Land Rover around the Reading Half Marathon course to raise money for us!.
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Head of the Army backs The Lord Mayor's Big Curry
25 February 2010
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The Basingstoke Bison do it for The Soldiers' Charity
22 February 2010
The Basingstoke Bison cruised to 6-1 victory over their visiting local rivals the Bracknell Bees in a special game for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity as part of our Value for Valour initiative.
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Army Recovery Capability Announced
11 February 2010
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity will be working with The Army, The Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes in providing assistance to injured soldiers and their families.
We are committed to embedding a Grants Officer within HQ Land forces to advise and deliver individual benevolence quickly and effectively.
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Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Review
10 February 2010
The review of the Armed Forces Compensation scheme (AFCS ) was today announced.
The review was conducted under the independent Chairmanship of former Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral the Lord Boyce. Lord Boyce was supported by a group of independent experts, including senior representatives of: ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the Royal British Legion, the Confederation of British Service and ex-Service Organisations, as well as medical, legal and academic experts, and an injured soldier who has put in a claim for AFCS compensation.
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Welcome to our new beginning
1 February 2010
The Army Benevolent Fund is reinventing itself as ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
Building on a long and rich history of support, the charity is embarking on a new chapter that will ensure it is able to support soldiers whenever they need assistance both now and in the future.
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Coldstream Guards on the Move
30 January 2010
A hundred soldiers from Number Seven Company, Coldstream Guards today marched into London after a gruelling 425-mile march over 25 days. Much of it through heavy snow.
Congratulations to all involved for this fantastic effort- they have already raised a massive £10,259.29
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Going the extra mile for The Soldiers' Charity
21 January 2010
Two enthusiastic marathon runners are joining forces in a unique 1,200 mile Land’s End to John O’Groats running and cycling race all in aid of The Soldiers’ Charity
- 12 Marathons
- 12×60 Mile Bike Race
- 12 Days
- 1,000 Miles
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The Soldiers' Charity warn of ‘grave concerns’ over the funding of former Gurkhas
5 January 2010
The Soldiers’ Charity today warned of our ‘grave concerns’ over the funding of former Gurkhas coming to us for help.
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Giggle for The Soldier' Charity
18 December 2009
Highlight (formerly known as Jongleurs) are celebrating their launch with a weekend of comedy in aid of The Soldiers’ Charity.