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19/08/2026

Dhruba was left facing both emotional and financial hardship following the death of her father, a British Gurkha veteran. With a grant of £1,000 from our charity towards outstanding funeral costs, she was able to give her father the dignified farewell that he deserved.

Read Dhruba's full story. 👉 https://armybenevolentfund.org/stories/dhrubas-story/

18/08/2026

We're pleased to begin a new partnership with the Defence Gardens Scheme, awarding £18,000 to its Healing Roots project to help improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and support successful transition from military to civilian life.

Find out more 👉 https://armybenevolentfund.org/new-partnership-brings-nature-based-support-to-army-families/

17/08/2026

We're proud to help Army children make the most of their school holidays through our support of the Army Welfare Service's Out of School Adventures programme.

Our funding helps provide thousands of children and teenagers from Army families with opportunities to try new activities, develop new skills and create lasting memories through sports, music, arts and excursions.

13/08/2026

🐕‍🦺The Army Benevolent Fund will support Service Dogs UK with a grant of £15,000 towards the operating costs of their Female Veteran Project.

Developed following consultation with female veterans and specialist organisations, the Female Veteran Project recognises that some women may feel more comfortable accessing support in female-only settings.

By removing barriers to participation and creating a safe, supportive environment, the project will enable more female veterans with PTSD to benefit from the life-changing partnership of an assistance dog.

➡️Read the full story here: https://armybenevolentfund.org/supporting-access-to-assistance-dogs-for-female-veterans-with-ptsd/

12/08/2026

Soldiers, veterans and their families will continue to receive personalised support during times of hardship, thanks to our grant of £222,360 to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

Our funding will contribute towards the delivery of SSAFA’s casework service, enabling trained caseworkers and volunteers to continue supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families across the UK.

Read the full story. 👉 https://armybenevolentfund.org/supporting-soldiers-veterans-and-families-through-ssafas-vital-casework-service/

📸: ©SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

11/08/2026

School holidays can bring unique challenges for Army families. That's why we're proud to support the Army Welfare Service's Out of School Adventures programme.

Our funding helps thousands of children and teenagers from Army families enjoy sports, arts, music and outdoor activities during the holidays, giving them the chance to have fun, build confidence and make new friends.

11/08/2026

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📅 5-6 June 2027
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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

10/08/2026

Age in Spain will continue to provide critical support to veterans and their families in Spain, helping them to navigate later-life welfare challenges and maximise independence, thanks to our grant of £15,500.

Understanding how to access social care and welfare abroad can be challenging, particularly for older veterans. Our grant will support the continuation of the Veterans’ Support Service, which provides practical assistance, advocacy and guidance to veterans living in Spain, as well as support for family members and carers.

Read the full story here: https://armybenevolentfund.org/enabling-veterans-living-abroad-to-live-with-independence-and-dignity/

08/08/2026

🔨🥬Soldiers facing medical discharge and those who are on recovery through periods of mental health or medical challenges will benefit from new opportunities to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and learn practical skills, thanks to our grant of £8,000 to Abberton Rural Training .

Our funding will help around 60 wounded and injured service personnel as they undergo personnel recovery before returning to service or navigate the transition to civilian life.

Find out more. 👉 https://armybenevolentfund.org/supporting-soldiers-in-recovery-through-rural-skills-and-training/

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