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The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is the soldiers' charity. We provide support to soldiers, former soldiers and their families in times of need.
We work in partnership with Regimental and Corps Benevolent Funds and in co-operation with other Service charities. We identify and investigate eligible cases in "real need", and provide them with financial support.
Download our visions and objectives.
Dependent on voluntary donations, the ABF must currently raise around £5.5 million each year to continue its vital work with members of the Army Family.
The ABF has a network of regional fundraisers across the UK and in other countries such as Cyprus and Germany.
Our Patron
Her Majesty The Queen
Vice Patrons
Field Marshal the Lord Bramall KG GCB OBE MC
Field Marshal Sir John Chapple GCB CBE
Field Marshal the Lord Vincent GBE KCB DSO
Field Marshal the Lord Inge KG GCB DL
General Sir Robert Ford GCB CBE
President
General the Lord Guthrie GCB LVO OBE
Chairman of the Trustees
General the Lord Walker GCB CMG CBE
Controller
Major General Sir Evelyn Webb-Carter KCVO OBE
