ACS Steel Soldiers Campaign 2025
Yorkshire-based manufacturer ACS Stainless Steel Fixings, with the support of national logistics operator DX Group, has launched its fifth annual Steel Soldiers Remembrance campaign – with a poignant new silhouette inspired by Queen Elizabeth II, designed by a Leeds schoolgirl.
Continuing the tradition of honouring service and sacrifice, the 2025 design commemorates Queen Elizabeth II’s wartime role as a mechanic in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. The campaign once again supports the Army Benevolent Fund – the national charity of the British Army. For a donation, communities and individuals across the UK can receive a steel silhouette of the Queen, created in her WWII likeness; the Steel Soldiers will be delivered by DX Group, with proceeds directly supporting soldiers, veterans, and their families.
The winning silhouette was created, quite aptly, by Elizabeth, a talented student from Leeds who entered the ACS design competition. Her thoughtful portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II reflects the campaign’s 2025 theme: Service. Sacrifice. Legacy.
Since launching in 2021, ACS has produced over 780 steel soldiers, distributing them to towns and villages across the UK. Last year alone, the campaign raised £7,000 for the ABF. Silhouettes are available in four sizes – 150mm, 310mm, 600mm, and 1500mm – and can be ordered online until Wednesday 5th November 2025.
Suggested donations
- Extra large soldier, 1500mm: £50+
- Large soldier, 600mm: £40
- Medium soldier, 310mm: £20
- Small soldier, 155mm: £10
Every donation, regardless of amount, will ensure you receive a Steel Soldier. We encourage you to give generously to maximise the impact of your contribution.
ACS is welcoming orders from communities, churches, schools, and individuals. A suggested donation will apply to most orders, with several non-contributory silhouettes available for those on low incomes, as well as educational and community groups. To get your Steel Soldier, simply donate via the Just Giving page here, and then complete your order form (you will need your Just Giving receipt number from your Just Giving confirmatory email). The Steel Soldiers are manufactured by ACS, and delivered by DX Group, at no cost.
“It is wonderful to see this campaign evolve, with a truly poignant design that really resonates. We’re enormously grateful to ACS, DX Group, and all those involved for helping us to support our soldiers, veterans, and their immediate family members, who find themselves in genuine need – and for helping to keep alive the spirit of service that Her Late Majesty embodied.”
Lieutenant Colonel Barney Barnbrook, Regional Director, North East and Yorkshire
