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 (07436 092625)

Engagement Manager:
Simon Ferrier (07900 707655)

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 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 Dinners to Lamport Hall Summer Reception and many more.

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 (07901 516543)

Events Executive:
Sarah Macpherson (07875 154966)

Events Assistant:

Dorne Robinson (07392869162 / 01156671086)

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

Tel: 0115 822 5971

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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.

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 (07875 154847)

Events Executive:
Lucy Johnston (07530 974960)

Army Benevolent Fund London
Wellington Barracks
London SW1E 6HQ

Tel: 0203 903 6030

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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.

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 (07900 707654)

Events Executive:
Mrs Amy Simeon (07900 707657)

Events Assistant:

Janine O’Connor (07392 869163)

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

What 3 Words: glass.hush.pelt

Tel: 01748 900236/900237

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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, 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 (07806 266529)

Events Executive:
Gill Charlton (01772284536)

Events Assistant:
Lucie Fox (01772288896)

Army Benevolent Fund North West
Weeton Barracks
Preston
Lancashire PR43JQ

Tel: 01772 288896

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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. Each year, we deliver a variety of exciting fundraising events that we’d love for you to be a part.

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 and John Gillie, Engagement Officer, 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, Greece (Cyprus) – Sarah Geddess, ABF Chair person.

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 – 07900 707659)

Events Executive:
Gail Philip

Events Assistant:
Gordon Tibbetts

Engagement Officer
John Gillie (07900707659)

Army Benevolent Fund Scotland
The Castle
Edinburgh EH1 2YT

Office Tel: 0131 376 4008

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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, Regional Director, Sharon Hughes, 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 Frontline Walk Pyrenees to Festival of Remembrance and many more.

Areas We Cover

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

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

07899 060919/ 01276 531 5971

Events Executive:
Sharon Hughes

07949 210851/ 01276 535 972

Events Executive:
Emily Matthews:

07584 072450/ 01276 535 973

Events Assistant:

Ria Gillespie

01276 535974

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

Regional Office: 01276 535975

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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 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 Brave the Drop and Charity Golf Days to Big Curry Lunches.

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

Executive Assistant:
Susanne Hollis
Tel: 0198 067 2337

Tricia Barker

Events Executives:

Helen Vincent
Tel: 0139 234 2786

Philip Hutchens
Tel: 0139 234 2787

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 (07794439899)

Events and Corporate Executive:

Catherine Hawtin (07891 847262)

Events Executive:

Peter Davies (07392 081730)

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, 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 – 07794439899)

Events Executive:
Joanne Hughes (07515125631)

Events Assistant:

Nicola Rowton (07809 548187)

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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