SUPPORT THAT NEVER STOPS...
THEY GAVE EVERY DAY. CAN YOU GIVE EVERY MONTH? Our soldiers, veterans and their families have dedicated their lives to serving their country. That’s why ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the national charity of the British Army, puts their welfare at the heart of everything we do. The scale and breadth of the support we provide is vast. From helping young serving families cope with a sudden bereavement or traumatic loss to providing wideranging support to wounded soldiers, many of whom will need help for decades to come. Our grants also help with housing, education and employment training for soldiers and veterans of all ages. And of course, we are there to support older veterans and their widows or widowers when they find themselves lonely, isolated or falling on hard times. Our support never stops. While there is a British Army, there will be ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
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EVERY MONTH WE HELP PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ELDERLY VETERANS Last year over £1 million of funding made it possible for veterans to live better lives in their old age. We aim to provide support for soldiers for life. We are committed to supporting World War Two veterans to live with independence and dignity, and we will do the same for Afghanistan and Iraq veterans in years to come.
EVERY MONTH WE HELP HUNDREDS FIND EMPLOYMENT Last year our funding helped over 1,300 former soldiers back into work. Transitioning to life after the Army can be challenging, particularly for soldiers suffering from illness and injury. That’s why we never stop providing grants towards education and training, and support specialist charities that help former soldiers embark on a rewarding new career.
