Our staff, volunteers and supporters, in every part of the British Isles and beyond, raise considerable funds and, as importantly, increase public awareness of the charity’s work. Every year the number and diversity of the events we run and support grows. Many of our staff have previous military experience, but are also professional fundraisers on hand to provide help and advice to our fantastic supporters who want to fundraise for us or organise their own fundraising events.
If you are interested in events near you or volunteering opportunities, please contact your nearest office by clicking on the relevant area on the map.
East Anglia
Army Benevolent Fund East Anglia
Welcome to our East Anglia Regional Office which is based in Merville Barracks, Colchester, Essex. The team consists of Simon Ferrier, Engagement Manager and Alys Potter, Senior Events Manager who work together with our fantastic committees, volunteers and supporters across the length and breadth of the region, raising both money and awareness. Together we run many exciting fundraising events each year, from motorcycle rides and mud runs to concerts, curry lunches and quizzes.
Our fundraisers and volunteers are an integral part of our team, and we are here to support them every step of the way. To request support with your fundraising in East Anglia please get in touch with us by email or give the regional office a call. We can assist with INFORMATION about the Charity, offer practical hints/tips, support you with fundraising items and event promotion.
Join us on Thursday 1st May 2025 for a Tenpin Bowling Night. Who doesn’t love some friendly competition? Does your team have what it takes to become the Champion of the Pins? Join us for a fun-filled evening complete with 2 games of bowling and food.
Join the ABF Norfolk Committee for ‘Talking with the Wounded’ at Holkham Hall, Norfolk on 18th October 2024. Veterans talk about when the unforgettable happens, what happened next, and who helped them along the way.
Welcome to the contact page for our regional office in the East Midlands, based in Chetwynd Barracks, Nottingham. Our local team, Stuart Wiles, Sarah Macpherson, and Shaun Parry alongside our wonderful volunteers and supporters, run many enjoyable fundraising events throughout the year.
You can find all our contact details on this page and are happy to provide local support to our charity fundraisers. And remember: we are always on the lookout for volunteers for our events and committees throughout our region, so get in touch if you think you can help!
Should you wish to ask any questions or contact us for any reason, please email or call us.
Join us for a special evening this summer in the stunning courtyard of Drayton House, by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stopford Sackville. Enjoy drinks, canapés, live music, and a traditional piper, along with an exciting charity auction and raffle.
Welcome to our London office, based in Wellington Barracks. Our local team works with our fantastic committees, volunteers and supporters across the region. Together, we run many exciting fundraising events throughout the year around London and Middlesex and raise awareness of the Army Benevolent Fund.
We host a variety of events from dinners, clay pigeon shoots, evening lectures and our flagship sell out event, the Army Carol Service, all of which, you can attend in support of the Army family.
If you are interested in taking part in one of our events, or wish to undertake some fundraising of your own, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
To get in touch, please email or call us on one of the following numbers.
Join the Honourable Artillery Company, Army Benevolent Fund and Lord’s Taverners to celebrate 300 years of cricket at the HAC on Thursday 26 June for a day of a historic day of cricket followed by a black tie dinner.
September 6, 2024 – September 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am –
This year, ABF celebrates its 80th anniversary. To mark this special date, our Middlesex Chairwoman and fundraiser Diana Hart is taking on 80 miles together with fellow supporter Sandy. We hope you can join us in volunteering for a part or all of the walk to show your support and cheer them on!
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North East and Yorkshire
Army Benevolent Fund North East and Yorkshire
Welcome to the North East and Yorkshire ABF regional contact page.
Based in Catterick Garrison, the home of the British Army in the North, we provide the ABF focal point for fundraising activity across the region. The local team of Barney Barnbrook, Amy Simeon and Jim Duffy, supported by our wonderful volunteers, and soldiers from our local Army units, run enjoyable and challenging events and activities throughout the year. Our annual ‘flagship’ events include the Yorkshire Big Curry Lunch (Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York, June) and the Durham Cathedral Festival of Remembrance (Durham Cathedral, November). We also offer places each year to run for Team ABF in the Great North Run.
Our office at Hipswell Lodge (the former home of Lord Baden Powell) is easily accessible and we welcome visitors (preferably by appointment) – the kettle is (mostly) always on! Whilst we work pretty much all hours, you can generally find us in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Being only a small team, we are quite often out and about, so it may be worth calling ahead.
We are here to support and advise fundraisers across the North East and Yorkshire, in addition to running our own events. If you would like to support the British Army’s national charity, please do get in touch and we will be happy to discuss options with you.
Our volunteers and supporters are our bedrock, and we are here to support them every step of the way.
Keep up to date with our regional activities via our Facebookpage, and if you have any questions, please email us or call one of the members of our team.
Thank you for your support.
Areas covered:
County Durham, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, East Riding & Humberside, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, and Germany.
Fundraising Support
We are here to help your fundraising efforts in whatever way we can. There is also a useful fundraising guide available to download.
Regional Director:
Lt Col Barney Barnbrook (07900 707654)
Corporal Leslie Binns had a military career spanning over 13 years with The Light Dragoons.
North West
Army Benevolent Fund North West
Welcome to the contact page for our regional office in the North West of England, based in Weeton Barracks, Preston. Here you’ll find all the details you need to get in touch with the office, or see what events are currently planned, and what they’re up to on our regional Facebook page. Our local team of Steph Johnson and Jim Duffy work with our marvellous volunteers and supporters across the length and breadth of the NW, running fundraising as well as awareness raising events. Our office also supports all fundraising activity in the Isle of Man.
If you need to get hold of us, please email or call us.
If you are interested in taking part in an event, or want to undertake some fundraising of your own, please do not hesitate to get in touch – we are looking forward to working with you.
Enjoy a leisurely walk across the sands as you take the breath-taking views across the beautiful Morecambe Bay, with the ever-popular 6-8 (approximate) mile walk across the sands, whilst raising funds for The Army Benevolent Fund in the company of serving soldiers. The 3-4 hour walk, led by the King’s Guide Michael Wilson, offers a fun event whatever the weather.
Tour de Manc has something for everyone, with four possible routes its a ride thats enjoyed by cyclists of all differing abilities, ages and identities.
Former paratrooper Al became Britain’s first double amputee skydiver following an operational injury in 1992.
Northern Ireland
Army Benevolent Fund Northern Ireland
Welcome to the Northern Ireland Regional page. Our office is located alongside HQ 38 (Irish) Brigade in Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn. Not all our people are employed by the Army Benevolent Fund and we have a following of hard-working and enthusiastic volunteers. If you want to come to one of our events, or if you can spare some time to help raise money for Soldiers, Former Soldiers and Army Families in time of need, you can email, call 02892 678112/441064
We would love to hear from you!
Counties covered:
Co Antrim
Co Armagh
Co Down
Co Fermanagh
Co Londonderry
Co Tyrone
Welcome to our Scotland team page. Based in Edinburgh Castle, John Donovan, Gail Philip and John Gillie work with our marvelous volunteers and supporters across the length and breadth of Scotland and in Cyprus. We aim to deliver a variety of fantastic events and help fundraise and raise awareness of the great work that the Army Benevolent Fund does in Scotland, and the wider UK.
If you are running an event for us, need some more INFORMATION about the charity or some practical tips to help with your fundraising, please get in touch. We love to spread the word about how your support makes a huge difference to beneficiaries, so always remember to send us INFORMATION and pictures for our regional Facebook page.
Cyprus – Sarah Geddes is our ABF Chair person in Cyprus. Sarah served in the British Army for 24 years with the Royal Logistics Corps before settling in Cyprus with her family. More INFORMATION about what our Cyprus team are doing can be found on their facebook page.
Regional Director:
John Donovan
Events Executive:
Gail Philip
Engagement Officer
John Gillie (07900707659)
Army Benevolent Fund Scotland
The Castle
Edinburgh EH1 2YT
Welcome to our South East office, based in the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where our local team work with our wonderful volunteers and supporters across the South East of England. We aim to deliver a variety of fantastic events and help fundraise and raise awareness of the great work that the Army Benevolent Fund does.
The Army Benevolent Fund South East also has fundraising committees in the following counties:
Berkshire
Buckinghamshire
Hampshire
Isle of Wight
Kent
Oxfordshire
Surrey
East Sussex
West Sussex
Along with:
Brunei
Nepal
If you are running an event for us and you need some more INFORMATION about the Charity or some practical tips to help with your fundraising please get in touch. We love to spread the word about how you support us; so always remember to send us INFORMATION and pictures for our regional Facebook page.
If you need to get in touch, please email us or call one of the team.
Welcome to the contact page for our offices in the South West. We have two offices, one in Picton Barracks in Bulford and one in Wyvern Barracks in Exeter so wherever you’re based within the South West – we’ve got you covered!
If you would like to get involved in some way, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re interested in volunteering, running an event, taking on a challenge, event sponsorship or donating raffle/auction prizes, one of the team will be happy to help. Please contact us on southwest@abf.clickmarketing.dev and one of the team will be in touch!
You can keep up to date with what’s happening in the South West on our Facebook page, or our instagram @ABF_Southwest. We love to spread the word about how you support us; so always remember to tag us on social media!
If you are already running an event for us in the South West and you would like some more INFORMATION about the Charity or some practical tips to help with your event or fundraising, please get in touch.
Based at Maindy Barracks in Cardiff, our dedicated local team works closely with incredible volunteers and supporters across Wales. Together, we organise exciting events, raise awareness, and generate essential funds to support the outstanding work of the Army Benevolent Fund in Wales and throughout the UK.
Our Fundraising Network
Army Benevolent Fund Wales is proudly supported by fundraising committees in four counties:
– Dyfed
– Glamorgan
– Gwent
– North Wales
Stay Connected
Keep up to date with our activities by following us on Facebook! If you’re organizing an event on our behalf, we’re here to help with INFORMATION about the Charity and practical fundraising tips. We’d also love to celebrate your successes, so don’t forget to share your stories and photos for our regional Facebook page.
Get in Touch
For enquiries, email us or call 02920 377 080. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
Regional Director:
Peter Davies (07392 081730)
Events and Corporate Executive: Catherine Hawtin (07891 847262)
Army Benevolent Fund Wales
Maindy Barracks
Whitchurch Road
Cardiff CF14 3YE
Don’t miss When Heroes Collide – a charity boxing event on April 5th, 2025, featuring military personnel, veterans, and Blue Light personnel. Fighters will raise funds for their chosen causes in a thrilling night of amateur boxing. Join us in supporting our heroes and making a difference!
On 25th May 2025, take part in an unforgettable adventure at Cardiff’s iconic Principality Stadium. Experience breathtaking views as you scale the stadium roof, traverse its edge, zip-wire across the canopy, and finish with an exhilarating abseil. This unique event honors our heroes and supports the Army Benevolent Fund’s vital work for soldiers, veterans, and their families.
Limited spaces available – sign up by 31st January 2025 and start fundraising to make a difference!
Celebrate St. David’s Day with a powerful performance by the Band of the Welsh Guards at the iconic St Davids Cathedral. Enjoy an evening of Welsh music and culture on 28 February 2025. Free tickets available, with optional donations supporting the Army Benevolent Fund and cathedral preservation.
Welcome to the West Midlands Regional office located in Venning Barracks, Donnington. The local team, Graham Whitehouse, Joanne Newey, and Shaun Parry, alongside our wonderful volunteers and supporters, run many enjoyable fundraising events throughout the year.
You can find all our contact details on this page and we are happy to provide local support to our Charity fundraisers. We are always on the lookout for volunteers for our events and committees throughout our region, so please contact us if you think you can help!
After a difficult few months, we are now busy making plans for future events and continue to be committed to ensuring that we are able to provide support which may be needed for our soldiers, veterans and their immediate families in need. Should you wish to ask any questions or contact us for any reason, please email or call us.
Join us, alongside Lloyds of London, for our 5th annual cycle ride to the seaside town of Whitstable. This year’s ride promises a fully supported experience with refreshment breaks, a picnic lunch, and ample hydration stations.
