Discover Local Events Near You

Our staff, volunteers and supporters across the British Isles and beyond raise vital funds and help build awareness of our work. Each year, the number and variety of events we run and support continues to grow. Many of our team bring both military experience and professional fundraising expertise, offering guidance and support to anyone looking to get involved or organise their own event. To find local events or volunteering opportunities, contact your nearest office by clicking on your area on the map.

East Anglia

Army Benevolent Fund East Anglia

Welcome to the East Anglia Regional Office, based at Merville Barracks in Colchester. Our team, Simon Ferrier, Engagement Manager and Alys Potter, Senior Events Manager, work with dedicated committees, volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness across the region. Each year, we deliver a variety of exciting fundraising events, from motorcycle rides and mud runs to concerts, curry lunches and quizzes.

 

Areas We Cover

Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk

How We Can Help

If you’d like support with your fundraising in East Anglia, we’re here to help. Simply email us or call your local regional office to get started. For ideas, guidance and inspiration on how to fundraise, take a look at our community fundraising brochure here.

Senior Events Manager:
Alys Potter

Tel: 07436 092 625

Engagement Manager:
Simon Ferrier

Tel: 07900 707 655

Army Benevolent Fund East Anglia
Building PO4 Room 6
Merville Barracks
Circular Road South
Colchester, Essex CO2 7UT

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East Midlands

Army Benevolent Fund East Midlands

Welcome to the East Midlands office, based in Chetwynd Barracks, Nottingham. Our local team, Stuart Wiles, Regional Director, Sarah Macpherson, Events executive and Dorne Robinson, Events Assistant work with dedicated committees, volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness across the region. Each year, we deliver a variety of exciting fundraising events from Skydiving and Black Tie Dinners, summer drinks receptions, band concerts, dinners and many more.

Areas We Cover 

Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire and Falkland Islands.

How We Can Help

If you’d like support with your fundraising in East Midlands, we’re here to help. Simply email us or call your local regional office to get started. For ideas, guidance and inspiration on how to fundraise, take a look at our community fundraising brochure here.

Regional Director:
Lt Col Stuart Wiles

Tel: 07901 516 543

Events Executive:
Sarah Macpherson

Tel: 07875 154 966

Events Assistant:

Dorne Robinson
Tel: 07392 869 162 / 01156 671 086

Army Benevolent Fund East Midlands
Chetwynd Barracks
Chilwell
Beeston
Nottingham NG9 5HA

Tel: 01158 225 971

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London

Army Benevolent Fund London

Welcome to the London Regional Office, based in Wellington Barracks. Our team, Gerri Hogarth, Regional Director and Lucy Johnston, Events Executive, work with dedicated committees, volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness across the region. Each year, we deliver a variety of exciting fundraising events, from Dinners and Clay Pigeon Shoots to evening lectures and our flagship sell out event, the Army Carol Service.

Areas We Cover

Greater London, Middlesex

How We Can Help

If you’d like support with your fundraising in London, we’re here to help. Simply email us or call your local regional office to get started. For ideas, guidance and inspiration on how to fundraise, take a look at our community fundraising brochure here.

Regional Director:
Gerri Hogarth

Tel: 07875 154 847

Events Executive:
Lucy Johnston

Tel: 07530 974 960

Army Benevolent Fund London
Wellington Barracks
London SW1E 6HQ

Tel: 02039 036 030

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North East and Yorkshire

Army Benevolent Fund North East and Yorkshire

Welcome to the North East and Yorkshire Regional Office, based in Catterick Garrison. Our team, Barney Barnbrook, Regional Director, Amy Simeon, Events Executive and Janine O’Connor, Events Assistant, work with dedicated committees, volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness across the region. Each year, we deliver a variety of exciting fundraising events, from the Yorkshire Big Curry Lunch to the Durham Cathedral Festival of Remembrance and many more.

Areas We Cover

North, South, East and West Yorkshire, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, Teesside, Northumberland and Germany

How We Can Help

If you’d like support with your fundraising in North East and Yorkshire, we’re here to help. Simply email us or call your local regional office to get started. For ideas, guidance and inspiration on how to fundraise, take a look at our community fundraising brochure here.

Regional Director:
Lt Col Barney Barnbrook

Tel: 07900 707 654

Events Executive:
Mrs Amy Simeon

Tel: 07900 707 657

Events Assistant:

Janine O’Connor

Tel: 07392 869 163

Army Benevolent Fund North East and Yorkshire
Hipswell Lodge
Smuts Road
Catterick Garrison
North Yorkshire DL9 3AX

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Tel: 01748 900 236 / 900 237

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North West

Army Benevolent Fund North West

Welcome to the North West Regional Office, based at Weeton Barracks in Preston. Our team, Stephanie Johnson, Regional Director and Gill Charlton, Events Executive and Lucie Fox, Events Assistant, work with dedicated committees, volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness across the region. Each year, we deliver a variety of exciting fundraising events, from Born Survivor and Lancashire Beating Retreat to A Night at the Speakeasy and many more.

Areas We Cover

Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Isle of Man

How We Can Help

If you’d like support with your fundraising in North West, we’re here to help. Simply email us or call your local regional office to get started. For ideas, guidance and inspiration on how to fundraise, take a look at our community fundraising brochure here.

Regional Director:
Stephanie Johnson

Tel: 07806 266 529

Events Executive:
Gill Charlton

Tel: 01772 284 536

Events Assistant:
Lucie Fox

Tel: 01772 288 896

Army Benevolent Fund North West
Weeton Barracks
Preston
Lancashire PR43JQ

Tel: 01772 288 896

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Northern Ireland

Army Benevolent Fund Northern Ireland

Welcome to the Northern Ireland Regional Office, based at HQ 38 (Irish) Brigade in Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn. Our team, John Donovan, Regional Director and Gary Philpott, Events Executive, work with dedicated committees, volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness across the region. Come and help fundraise for us in Northern Ireland. Contact the office for more information.

Areas We Cover

Co – Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone

How We Can Help

If you’d like support with your fundraising in Northern Ireland, we’re here to help. Simply email us or call your local regional office to get started. For ideas, guidance and inspiration on how to fundraise, take a look at our community fundraising brochure here.

Regional Director:
John Donovan

Events Executive:
Gary Philpott

Army Benevolent Fund (Northern Ireland)
Building 115
Thiepval Barracks
Lisburn BT28 3NP

Tel: 02892 678 112

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Scotland

Army Benevolent Fund Scotland

Welcome to the Scotland Regional Office, based at Edinburgh Castle. Our team, John Donovan, Regional Director, Gail Philip, Events Executive, John Gillie, Engagement Officer and Gordon Tibbetts, Events Assistant work with dedicated committees, volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness across the region. Each year, we deliver a variety of exciting fundraising events, from Race the Runway to Charity Golf days and many more.

Areas We Cover

Scotland, Cyprus

How We Can Help

If you’d like support with your fundraising in Scotland, we’re here to help. Simply email us or call your local regional office to get started. For ideas, guidance and inspiration on how to fundraise, take a look at our community fundraising brochure here.

Regional Director:
John Donovan

Northern Ireland and Scotland

Tel: 07809 690 366

Events Executive:
Gail Philip

Events Assistant:
Gordon Tibbetts

Engagement Officer
John Gillie

Tel: 07900 707 659

Army Benevolent Fund Scotland
The Castle
Edinburgh EH1 2YT

Tel: 01313 764 008

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South East

Army Benevolent Fund South East

Welcome to the South East Regional Office, based in the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Our team Maj Will Tower, Regional Director, Sharon Hughes, Events Executive, Emily Matthews, Events Executive and Ria Gillespie, Events Assistant work with dedicated committees, volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness across the region. Each year, we deliver a variety of exciting fundraising events, from Treks and Challenges to Black Tie Dinners, Curry Lunches, Drinks Receptions, Band Concerts, Beating Retreats and many more.

Areas We Cover

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex,

How We Can Help

If you’d like support with your fundraising in South East, we’re here to help. Simply email us or call your local regional office to get started. For ideas, guidance and inspiration on how to fundraise, take a look at our community fundraising brochure here.

Regional Director:
Maj Will Tower MBE

Tel: 07899 060 919/ 01276 531 5971

Events Executive:
Sharon Hughes

Tel: 07949 210 851 / 01276 535 972

Events Executive:
Emily Matthews

Tel: 07584 072 450/ 01276 535 973

Events Assistant:

Ria Gillespie

Tel: 01276 535 974

Army Benevolent Fund South East
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Robertson House
Camberley
GU15 4NP

Tel: 01276 535 975

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South West

Army Benevolent Fund South West

Welcome to the South West Regional Office, based in Picton Barracks, Bulford and Wyvern Barracks, Exeter. Our team Tilly Lambert-Lee, Regional Director, Susanne Hollis and Tricia Barker, Event Assistants and Helen Vincent, Philip Hutchens, Diane Weir, Event Executives, work with dedicated committees, volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness across the region. Each year, we deliver a variety of exciting fundraising events, from Charity Golf Days to Big Curry Lunches. For any assistance, please contact the office nearest to you. There are two offices available to support you.

Areas We Cover

Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Jersey, Guernsey

How We Can Help

If you’d like support with your fundraising in South West, we’re here to help. Simply email us or call your local regional office to get started. For ideas, guidance and inspiration on how to fundraise, take a look at our community fundraising brochure here.

Regional Director:
Tilly Lambert-Lee

Event Assistants:
Susanne Hollis
Tel: 01980 672 337

Tricia Barker

Events Executives:

Helen Vincent
Tel: 01392 342 786

Philip Hutchens
Tel: 01392 342 787

Diane Weir
Tel: 01722 441 380

Army Benevolent Fund South West
Building 750, Picton Barracks
Bulford Camp
Salisbury
Wiltshire SP4 9NY
Tel: 01980 672 337

Army Benevolent Fund South West
Wyvern Barracks
Exeter
Devon EX2 6AR

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Wales

Army Benevolent Fund Wales

Welcome to the Wales Regional Office, based at Barracks in Cardiff. Our team, Graham Whitehouse, Regional Director, Catherin Hawtin and Peter Davies, Events Executives work with dedicated committees, volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness across the region. Each year, we deliver a variety of exciting fundraising events, from the Cardiff Inflatable Challenge and Half Marathon to Skydiving in Wales.

Areas We Cover

Dyfed, Glamorgan, Gwent, North Wales

How We Can Help

If you’d like support with your fundraising in Wales, we’re here to help. Simply email us or call your local regional office to get started. For ideas, guidance and inspiration on how to fundraise, take a look at our community fundraising brochure here.

Regional Director:

Graham Whitehouse

Tel: 07794 439 899

Events and Corporate Executive:

Catherine Hawtin

Tel: 07891 847 262

Events Executive:

Peter Davies

Tel: 07392 081 730

Army Benevolent Fund Wales
Maindy Barracks
Whitchurch Road
Cardiff CF14 3YE

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West Midlands

Army Benevolent Fund West Midlands

Welcome to the West Midlands Regional Office, based at Venning Barracks in Donnington. Our team Graham Whitehouse, Regional Director and Joanne Huges, Events Executive and Nicola Rowton, Events Assistant, work with dedicated committees, volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness across the region. Each year, we deliver a variety of exciting fundraising events including Charity Days, Dinners and many more.

Areas We Cover

Birmingham, Coventry, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire

How We Can Help

If you’d like support with your fundraising in West Midlands, we’re here to help. Simply email us or call your local regional office to get started. For ideas, guidance and inspiration on how to fundraise, take a look at our community fundraising brochure here.

Regional Director:

Graham Whitehouse (Wales and West Midlands)

Tel: 07794 439 899

Events Executive:
Joanne Hughes

Tel: 07515 125 631

Events Assistant:

Nicola Rowton

Tel: 07809 548 187

Army Benevolent Fund West Midlands

West Midlands Office
Building V5
Venning Barracks
Donnington
Telford
Shropshire TF2 8JT

Tel: 01952 674 369

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