ABF South West

ABF South West The official page for Army Benevolent Fund - South West, For Soldiers For Life

This is the official page of the South West Region of ABF The Soldiers' Charity, covering Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, and the Channel Islands.

Two of our wonderful fundraisers are taking on the South Coast Ultra Challenge this weekend! Good luck to Callum Kirton ...
05/09/2026

Two of our wonderful fundraisers are taking on the South Coast Ultra Challenge this weekend! Good luck to Callum Kirton and Jana Jurgova!
If you would like to help them with their fundraising, you can go to their pages:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/callum-kirton-1https://www.justgiving.com/page/jana-j-2

If you would like to fundraise for us this way, did you know you can take on an Ultra Challenge as a walk, jog or run, venturing across many exciting locations throughout the country? You can read more here: https://www.ultrachallenge.com/

We will support you all the way!

We will be at Dorset County Show this weekend. We are taking our red and green gazebo so if you're there, why not com...
04/09/2026

We will be at Dorset County Show this weekend. We are taking our red and green gazebo so if you're there, why not come and say hello!
The Show celebrates Dorset's agriculture, countryside and rural life.
To see what will be there, go to https://dorsetcountyshow.co.uk/

August has been really busy for us and our wonderful volunteers! We have had a Charity golf day and a Pasty Stop-over in...
03/09/2026

August has been really busy for us and our wonderful volunteers! We have had a Charity golf day and a Pasty Stop-over in Cornwall, attended Gloucester Vintage Steam Fair, Families Days, Salisbury Raceday, Gloucester Vintage and Country Extravaganza and some supermarket collections. The fantastic soldiers from CLR Chivenor have collected at their weekly Park Run.
Thank you to everyone for making these events happen. Oh yes and we all managed to squeeze some leave in inbetween!
You can view events coming up in the South West here: https://armybenevolentfund.org/local-offices/

03/09/2026

How far could you go in 24 hours? ⛰️

The Cateran Yomp is back for 2027. Inspired by a military training march, this iconic challenge will see participants trek up to 54 miles through the stunning Perthshire countryside.

Challenge yourself, earn your medal and support the Army family along the way.

Sign up today and get your training underway. 🏅👣 https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/cateranyomp

A very big thank you to Salisbury Racecourse for allowing us to collect at their race day on 13th August. £350.44 was ra...
01/09/2026

A very big thank you to Salisbury Racecourse for allowing us to collect at their race day on 13th August. £350.44 was raised for the Army Benevolent Fund .
Thank you to all the staff for looking after us so well in the 34 degree heat!

The Army Benevolent Fund is committed to supporting organisations that help improve the mental health and wellbeing of s...
26/08/2026

The Army Benevolent Fund is committed to supporting organisations that help improve the mental health and wellbeing of soldiers, veterans and their families. One of the partner charities we support is the Armed Forces Equine Charity, which uses equine activity and therapy to help individuals rebuild confidence, resilience and connection with others.
We have recently awarded a grant of £22,650 to support the charity’s Veterans Active Recovery Programme, funding 20 places for Army veterans. This grant will help ensure that more veterans can access the sustained, compassionate, support they need to improve their mental health and build positive futures beyond service.
You can read more here: https://armybenevolentfund.org/supporting-veterans-mental-wellbeing-through-equine-therapy/

Jit joined the Brigade of Gurkhas at the age of 18 and served for 13 years. A serious injury meant he had to have a belo...
19/08/2026

Jit joined the Brigade of Gurkhas at the age of 18 and served for 13 years. A serious injury meant he had to have a below-knee amputation, which affected his mobility and independence. Our grant of £1,150 towards the cost of an electronically propelled vehicle has given him his life back.

Jit served with the Brigade of Gurkhas from 1979 to 1992 in the 2nd Battalion Gurkha Ri**es. He was recruited in Nepal when he was 18 years old and completed his initial military training in Hong Kong. Jit spent time in both countries during his military service and was also posted to Brunei and the UK. He left the Army after 13 years, having achieved the rank of Corporal.

You can read more of Jit's story here: https://armybenevolentfund.org/stories/jits-story/

Never been to a Ceilidh? Neither have lots of people! A ceilidh, or barn dance, is all about getting together, enjoying ...
15/08/2026

Never been to a Ceilidh? Neither have lots of people!
A ceilidh, or barn dance, is all about getting together, enjoying great live music, and having fun.
✅ No experience needed
✅ All dances explained
✅ It doesn't matter if you have two left feet!
Join us on 10th October at Lympstone Village Hall, EX8 5JY, for a fun-filled evening of dancing, laughter, and toe-tapping tunes from the fantastic Slack ma Girdle
Don't worry about getting the steps right... just come along and enjoy yourself!
Tickets £15 including arrival drink (+booking fee) from Enthuse:
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/AReelGoodNight20262027

Henry is the disabled son of Army veterans, Tania and Anthony. Henry’s condition affects his behaviour but thanks to the...
14/08/2026

Henry is the disabled son of Army veterans, Tania and Anthony. Henry’s condition affects his behaviour but thanks to the ABF’s funding of £6,000 towards a sensory room, he now has a safe, calming space, when he needs it.

Veterans, Tania and Anthony live with their four sons, Henry, Anthony, Alfred, and George, in Dorset.

Tania served for 12 years, firstly as a reservist with 6 RI**ES and then as a regular soldier with the Army Air Corps, undertaking an operational tour in Afghanistan. Anthony also served for many years in the Royal Logistic Corps.

You can read more of Henry's story here: https://armybenevolentfund.org/stories/henry/

What a prize! Hawkins Motors are offering a brand new MG3 for a hole-in-one on the 18th at our Cornwall Charity Golf Day...
12/08/2026

What a prize!
Hawkins Motors are offering a brand new MG3 for a hole-in-one on the 18th at our Cornwall Charity Golf Day at The Carlyon Bay Golf Club on Friday!
Did you know if you work for an eligible organisation, you could enjoy exclusive savings on a brand-new MG through the MG Affinity Scheme? Whether you’re looking for an efficient hybrid, a practical family SUV or a fully electric MG, the Affinity Scheme makes driving a new MG even more affordable.
You can read more about this offer here:
https://www.hawkins.co.uk/offers/mg-affinity/

We are so grateful to Hawkins Hayle for their support to this event and to Army Benevolent Fund.

Good luck to all our golfers!

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