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.

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 Rifles. 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 RIFLES 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!

We are delighted that we will be at Salisbury Racecourse tomorrow for the second day of their 2-day August meeting.Why n...
12/08/2026

We are delighted that we will be at Salisbury Racecourse tomorrow for the second day of their 2-day August meeting.
Why not pop by and say hello? There will also be a bucket collection for Army Benevolent Fund on exit from the racecourse.
If you are going, we hope you have a very successful day!

Thank you to 1 Mercians for inviting us to your Families Day on 4th August. Pictured is Billy the mascot who lost the ti...
11/08/2026

Thank you to 1 Mercians for inviting us to your Families Day on 4th August. Pictured is Billy the mascot who lost the tip of his horn en route from Litchfield. 👀👀👀

With summer drawing to a close, now's the perfect time to start planning your next challenge. 🏃‍♀️⛰️Fancy doing somethin...
11/08/2026

With summer drawing to a close, now's the perfect time to start planning your next challenge. 🏃‍♀️⛰️

Fancy doing something extraordinary? Whether you take it on solo or with a team, the Cateran Yomp is your chance to tackle one of Scotland's toughest and most iconic endurance events. Push yourself to trek up to 54 miles in 24 hours and earn your gold medal at the finish line.

📍 Blairgowrie, Scotland
📅 5-6 June 2027
🐦 Early Bird entries from just £89 (food, drink, entertrainment and more included!)

Challenge yourself, make unforgettable memories, and help raise vital funds for soldiers, veterans and their families along the way.

Sign up today and secure your Early Bird place! 🏅 👉 https://bit.ly/YompEarlyBird

Volunteer shout-out!Chris, in the centre, has been sourcing and selling books in Salisbury for ABF for many years. Pict...
10/08/2026

Volunteer shout-out!
Chris, in the centre, has been sourcing and selling books in Salisbury for ABF for many years. Pictured with him are Sue and Dave, some of his dedicated volunteers. We were delighted to be able to present Sue with a R2R (Room to Reward) certificate, to acknowledge her contributions to the book stall. Room to Reward was established to recognize and thank volunteers who dedicate their time to helping others.
We are so lucky to have so many volunteers helping us with our fundraising. We are grateful to each and every one.

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music at Strike Up the Band, a spectacular military concert performed by the...
08/08/2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music at Strike Up the Band, a spectacular military concert performed by the renowned Salamanca Band and Bugles of The Rifles, on Saturday 17 October 2026 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton.

Appearing by kind permission of the Commanding Officer 6 Rifles, this exceptional performance will showcase the very best of British Army band music, from stirring military marches and ceremonial favourites to uplifting popular classics. The perfect night out for music lovers of all ages!

Tickets are £25 (+booking fee) from Enthuse: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/StrikeUptheBand

Last weekend we had the pleasure of attending the Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza at South Cerney Airfi...
07/08/2026

Last weekend we had the pleasure of attending the Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza at South Cerney Airfield. It is the South West’s largest vintage transport festival celebrating steam, classic vehicles and countryside traditions.
Special thanks to our amazing volunteers from 29 Regiment RLC.

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