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Army Benevolent Fund

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The Army’s national charity since 1944💂.

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On the battlefield and beyond, our soldiers and veterans make unimaginable sacrifices. Since 1944, the Army Benevolent Fund has been here to support soldiers and veterans in times of need. These are some of their stories.⁠
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Text ABF to 70470 to donate just £5.⁠
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https://armybenevolentfund.org/⁠
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#ForSoldiersForLife by @armybenevolentfund

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This October, we mark 25 years since British Armed Forces first deployed to Afghanistan. As the Army’s national charity, we recognise their service, remember the sacrifice, and reflect on the lasting legacy of a campaign that affected thousands of military personnel, and their families, in the UK and overseas.⁠
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Although military operations have ended, the impact of the Afghanistan conflict continues to be felt by veterans and families today, and the ABF is and will remain steadfast in its support for all of those who are in hardship or need.⁠
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Today we're sharing Mark's story. Mark was shot in the neck while serving in Afghanistan, leaving him with devastating injuries. Despite the predictions of his doctors, Mark was determined to overcome his injuries and learn to walk again. Today, Mark has achieved his goal of walking again, and is a passionate fundraiser for our charity.⁠
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Find out more about our Afghanistan commemoration here.⁠
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#ForSoldiersForLife #rememberingafghanistan by @armybenevolentfund

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Today is #WorldFoodDay 🍽️

Last year, we awarded £177,500 to the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League (RCEL), helping provide two meals a day for veterans and widows living in poverty across 23 Commonwealth nations.

One of those veterans is Corporal Frank Masiyano, from Malawi, who served with the King's African Rifles during the Malayan Emergency. Today, our grant helps Frank buy food and maintain his quality of life in later years.

Together, we're ensuring veterans across the Commonwealth can live with dignity and security.

#WorldFoodDay #BlackHistoryMonth #ForSoldiersForLife by @armybenevolentfund

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For some injured veterans and wounded service personnel, leaving the Army or adapting to life after injury can lead to feelings of loneliness, isolation, and a loss of camaraderie.⁠
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To help address these challenges, our charity has awarded a grant of £85,000 to The Not Forgotten.⁠
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Our funding will contribute towards a varied programme of events and activities, including sporting challenges, respite breaks and much more.⁠
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Follow the link in bio for the full story. 👉 ⁠
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#ForSoldiersForLife by @armybenevolentfund

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At the ABF, we ensure that elderly veterans can access the support they need in later life through both individual grants and funding partner charities.⁠
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One of the charities we support is Broughton House, which provides accommodation, care and support for elderly veterans who can no longer live independently.⁠
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Thanks to our recent grant of £120,000, Broughton House will continue to provide residential care and nursing to elderly veterans.⁠
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Read the full story here at the link in our bio.⁠
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#forsoldiersforlife by @armybenevolentfund

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4 days ago

After experiencing significant personal loss, an ABF-funded Lifeworks course gave ex-servicewoman Adele the confidence she needed to recognise her skills and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose.⁠
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Click the link in our bio to read Adele's full story.⁠
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#ForSoldiersForLife by @armybenevolentfund

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Something special is coming ahead of the Remembrance season...⁠
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We're delighted to be partnering with Clogau once again on an exciting initiative that will help support soldiers, veterans, and their families.⁠
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Official announcement coming soon. Stay tuned!⁠
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#ForSoldiersForLife #Clogau #Remembrance by @armybenevolentfund

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5 days ago

Yesterday, our amazing fundraisers completed the Frontline Walk: Western Front. 👣🌺⁠
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It's been an incredible few days, with participants covering the distance, visiting significant historical sites and paying their respects to those who fought for our freedoms.⁠
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Thank you to all our brilliant supporters for making this year's walk such a success. Until next time!⁠
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If you'd like to join us next year, follow our link in bio to find out more and sign up.⁠
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#ForSoldiersForLife #FrontlineWalk by @armybenevolentfund

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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚

Mental wellbeing is vital for soldiers, veterans and their families to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

That's why the ABF is proud to support a wide range of organisations delivering life-changing mental health and wellbeing services across the Army family. In the last financial year alone, we funded 94 specialist partner charities, the majority of which provide support that helps improve mental health, wellbeing, resilience and social connection.

#ForSoldiersForLife #MentalHealthMatters by @armybenevolentfund

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7 days ago

🥾 One week to go until we meet at the South Downs for another installment of The Frontline Walk: The Home Front.⁠
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There's still time to sign up and join like-minded walkers on this challenging, 18 mile trek.⁠
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🔎Learn about the wartime history of the South Downs, and discover the headquarters of the Allied Forces in 1944.⁠
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Sign up now at the link in our bio.⁠
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#armybenevolentfund #forsoldiersforlife #frontlinewalk by @armybenevolentfund

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7 days ago

Visiting a National Garden Scheme garden is the perfect autumnal day out🍂⁠
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Thanks to regular funding from NGS, the ABF can continue being here for soldiers, for life. By visiting an open garden, you're helping too.⁠
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Find your nearest garden at the link in our bio.⁠
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#forsoldiersforlife #nationalgardenscheme by @armybenevolentfund

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8 days ago

A huge well done to everyone who took part in the first-ever 457 Challenge at Lyneham! 💪⁠
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More than 500 soldiers braved the rain, wind and chilly conditions to take on the challenge, all in support of the ABF.⁠
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Despite the weather, morale remained high throughout the day, with participants pushing themselves while helping to raise hundreds of pounds for soldiers, veterans and their families.⁠
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From those who found it "not that bad actually" to others who described it as "horrendous", it's safe to say the challenge tested everyone differently! One participant even donated an extra £10 for a two-minute breather... proving there's always a way to support the Army family. 😉⁠
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If you'd like to take part in 457 Challenge, head over to our link in bio for more details.⁠
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#ForSoldiersForLife #ArmyFamily #FundraisingChallenge by @armybenevolentfund

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