ABF North West

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

We still can’t quite get over how much fun was had at this year’s Cateran Yomp! ⛺🌳

This incredible event brings together serving soldiers, veterans, and civilians from all over the world. This year was extra special, with a record-breaking number of participants and over 1,000 people crossing the start line.

Whether you take part solo or as a team, in fancy dress or full kit, the Cateran Yomp really is a one-of-a-kind experience.

But don’t just take our word for it… see for yourself! Registrations for the 2027 Cateran Yomp are now open. ➡️ https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/cateranyomp

📸 Ed Smith

08/06/2026

What an incredible weekend supporting The Cateran Yomp 🫡

Our North West team were proud to be part of this inspiring challenge event, cheering on participants as they pushed themselves to achieve something extraordinary.

Gill spent Saturday and into the early hours of Sunday at Silver Checkpoint, welcoming Yompers at the 32-mile mark. For some, this was the finish line, with silver medals awarded to celebrate their fantastic achievements. Alongside colleagues and volunteers, she helped create a warm and supportive atmosphere for participants accessing refreshments, medical support, podiatry and much-needed encouragement.

Meanwhile, Steph was busy cheering Yompers on at Waterstop 2 before heading to the Gold Checkpoint finish line, where she welcomed participants as they completed their Cateran Yomp journey. From first steps to finish lines, it was amazing to witness the determination, resilience and camaraderie shown by everyone taking part.

A huge congratulations to everyone who took part, volunteered or supported this incredible event. You should all be immensely proud of what you’ve achieved.

Feeling inspired to take on your own challenge and support Army families across the North West? We’d love to hear from you!

Whether you’re interested in a walk, run, skydive, cycle or something completely unique, get in touch with the North West team to find out how you can support the Army Benevolent Fund and make a real difference.

Take a look at our existing events on our webpage here, or if you have an idea for something that you would like to take on that we are not already delivering then we would love to hear from you:

https://armybenevolentfund.org/regions/north-west/

05/06/2026

Steph and Gill have headed up to bonny Scotland for the weekend to support the charity's flagship event, The Cateran Yomp.

Today it was all hands on deck to help finish the amazing event village that the team over at True Grit have been building all week.

The pair then spent the afternoon on the merchandise stand, meeting lots of amazing supporters as they arrived to register ahead of tomorrow's event. It was a fantastic opportunity to chat with participants and supporters and soak up the excitement ahead of the challenge.

There were also plenty of dogs in attendance, which certainly helped keep spirits high!

Tomorrow, Steph and Gill will be out on the route supporting participants. Steph will be at Water Point 2 and Gill will be at the Silver Checkpoint, so if you're taking part in this year's Cateran Yomp, be sure to stop by and say hello.

Good luck to everyone taking on the challenge – the whole team is looking forward to supporting you along the way.

01/06/2026

There’s still time to join our 2026 Skydive Northwest tandem skydive for ABF!

Perfect for milestone celebrations, personal challenges or workplace charity days.

Bookings run February–November, giving you plenty of dates to choose from.

Take the leap for the Army family.

Register: https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/event/skydive-in-the-northwest-2026

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

30/05/2026

What a fantastic day at Wembley Stadium for the Betfred Challenge Cup Finals.

Representing the North West Regional Team, Events Executive Gill Charlton was proud to support the delivery of the pre-match pageantry alongside Rugby League Commercial for both finals.

The day saw Army Cadets and Adult Volunteers take to the pitch ahead of the Women’s Challenge Cup Final between Wigan Warriors Women and St Helens Women, followed by the Men’s Challenge Cup Final between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR.

A huge thank you to all of the cadets and instructors who gave up their Saturday to be part of such a prestigious sporting occasion. Their professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment helped create a memorable experience for players, supporters and viewers watching across the country.

We are incredibly proud to see young people representing themselves, their communities and the Army Cadet Force so brilliantly on one of the biggest stages in British sport.

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 ?

29/05/2026

Our Events Executive, Gill, is excited to have arrived at Wembley Stadium ahead of tomorrow’s Rugby League Challenge Cup Finals.

Tomorrow, the North West Regional Team will be working alongside Rugby League Commercial to help deliver the on-pitch pageantry before both the Women’s and Men’s Challenge Cup Final games.

If you’re at Wembley tomorrow — or watching from home on TV — we hope you’ll feel as proud as we do of the young Army Cadets and their brilliant instructors who will be carrying the banners onto the pitch; they are giving up their Saturday to support not only these fantastic games, but also our amazing cause.

We can’t wait for an incredible day at one of the UK’s most iconic sporting venues!

23/05/2026

Are you tough enough to take on Born Survivor in September by signing up to one of our FREE places today?

Find out more and sign up here today:

https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/event/born-survivor-2026