News
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Head of the Army backs The Lord Mayor's Big Curry
25 February 2010
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Doing The Bridgnorth Walk
24 February 2010
20 members of 123 Ammo Sqn RLC (V) based in Telford participated in the Bridgnorth Charity Walk to raise money for The Soldiers Charity.
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Cheltenham Military Ball raises over £120,000
24 February 2010
Guy Disney, an officer in the Light Dragoons, who lost his lower leg in Afghanistan in 2009, organised a Military Ball in conjunction with Cheltenham Racecourse.
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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.