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.

We want to wish good luck to our fundraisers Julie and Rob who are taking on the Charity's Cateran Yomp this weekend. Th...
05/06/2026

We want to wish good luck to our fundraisers Julie and Rob who are taking on the Charity's Cateran Yomp this weekend. The Cateran Yomp is the biggest, toughest event of its kind. Every year, hundreds of Yompers gather in the Scottish wilderness to battle through the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains, walking continuously for 54 miles over 24 hours. It's not for the faint-hearted!
If you would like to help them with their fundraising, here are the links:
https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/fundraisers/JulieBolitho/cateranyomp2026
https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/fundraisers/robertbolitho/cateranyomp2026

A big thank you to 29 Regt RLC who collected at Tesco Stroud on 30th May. They raised the grand sum of £350.79. We are v...
04/06/2026

A big thank you to 29 Regt RLC who collected at Tesco Stroud on 30th May. They raised the grand sum of £350.79.
We are very grateful to Cpl Gurung 55 Sqn (IC of the event), LCpl Freeman 55 Sqn, LCpl Lockett 69 Sqn, LCpl Rai 80 Sqn, LCpl Thebe 80 Sqn, Pte Berchie 59 Sqn and Pte Hughes 50 Sqn for fundraising for us.

04/06/2026

Brightening the day with traditional Cornish music. Never mind the wind and rain, the Army Benevolent Fund are bringing the sunshine at the Royal Cornwall Show.

Prove your codebreaking skills and join one of the UK's most innovative events. Operation Bletchley: London Missions sta...
01/06/2026

Prove your codebreaking skills and join one of the UK's most innovative events. Operation Bletchley: London Missions starts in just 1 month!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to cover the distance, test your skills and deliver the final message before time runs out.

Sign up now: https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/operation-bletchley

On Wednesday 27th May, in challenging conditions, former Tiverton cadets from A Sqn, Devon Army Cadet Force, successfull...
31/05/2026

On Wednesday 27th May, in challenging conditions, former Tiverton cadets from A Sqn, Devon Army Cadet Force, successfully completed the 50kg Pole Run, delivering a remarkable performance and demonstrating outstanding determination throughout.

The team raised an impressive £669 through the 8km Pole Run, a tremendous achievement by all the former Tiverton cadets who took part.
Added to the funds raised during the 8km run at the end of April, the total amount donated to the Army Benevolent Fund now stands at £1,269.
Sincere thanks go to everyone who contributed and helped make this fantastic result possible.

Over the past 13 years, Mark Sanders BEM has had the privilege of leading, running alongside and climbing with an exceptional group of young people, all while supporting charitable causes through a wide range of demanding challenges.

Time and again, they have shown an unwavering willingness to rise to every challenge, from a 2.5km indoor climbing wall ascent and a walk from Tiverton to Exmoor and back, to a 10km run carrying a 50kg pole and even survival-based endurance events.

Reflecting on the experience, Mark said he could not be prouder of every one of them for making it such an unforgettable journey.

⏱️The Yomp countdown begins… just one week to go! 🥾This time next Saturday, our participants will be setting off on an e...
30/05/2026

⏱️The Yomp countdown begins… just one week to go! 🥾

This time next Saturday, our participants will be setting off on an epic 54-mile adventure through the Scottish wilderness, aiming to complete the course in 24 hours.

Expect laughs, highs and lows, sore muscles, delicious meals, and most importantly, an unforgettable finish.

Are YOU ready to ?

While the Bulford team attended the Royal Bath & West Show, the Exeter team and the Regional Director visited RMB Chiven...
29/05/2026

While the Bulford team attended the Royal Bath & West Show, the Exeter team and the Regional Director visited RMB Chivenor for Families Day at the kind invitation of Cpl Christopher Sarson and L/Cpl Thomas Hayward of V Sqn, Commando Logistic Regiment.
The combined units based at RMB Chivenor (Navy, Royal Marines and Army) organised a wide range of activities, including bouncy castles, games, ice cream vans and stalls, and a fantastic display of Gurkha’ Khukuri dancing by members of V Sqn.

Families and children alike enjoyed a day filled with fun and laughter.

Thank you to RMB Chivenor for inviting the charity.

28/05/2026

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Another fantastic Devon County Show has come to a close, and the South West regional team from Bulford and Exeter gave t...
27/05/2026

Another fantastic Devon County Show has come to a close, and the South West regional team from Bulford and Exeter gave their all across the three-day event.

With glorious sunshine throughout, the show enjoyed record attendance and a truly wonderful atmosphere.

We are especially grateful to the organisers of the Army Village and to the Army Units on site for the warm welcome and support they gave us throughout.

It was a real privilege to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, who spent a generous amount of time with us during her visit.

So, if you are attending the Royal Bath & West show or the Royal Cornwall show why not come down to the Army village and say hello!

Grateful thanks to Alan Quick, editor of the Crediton Courier for the images of HRH.

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