"Best endurance walking event in Scotland by a country mile...or 54." There's only one week left until sign ups close for the Cateran Yomp! This is not an event to be missed. On Saturday 7 June - Sunday 8 June 2025, join us in Blairgowrie and get your Yomp on with hundreds of

📢 New codebreaking mission incoming! 50* Miles | 10 Codes | 1 Month | July 2025 This July, walk 50* miles, crack 10 fiendish codes, and deliver a secret message before time runs out! This thrilling adventure takes you back to 1941. You are tasked with securing a new line of

The last couple of months have been fantastic. We have celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day, put on some of the most exciting and gruelling events, and raised vital funds for the Army family.⁠ Here are some of our favourite moments!. ⁠ We can't wait to see what summer has

🏃‍♂️The Edinburgh Marathon is returning this Sunday, 25th May. We are thrilled to have a number of fantastic participants run for ABF this year, including the Ultra Apostles, a team of 19 veterans from the Royal Army Physical Training Corps. One of the team members, Tom Prentice,

🏃‍♂️ Meet another member of the Ultra Apostles team, Jack, who is running the Edinburgh Marathon for the ABF this Sunday. Jack is 68, formerly of the Royal Army Physical Training Corps, having completed 25 years service. He had a total knee replacement last summer and decided to

Registration for the Cateran Yomp closes TONIGHT. On Saturday 7 June – Sunday 8 June, join us hundreds of fundraisers in Blairgowrie and take on 54 miles in 24 hours in support of the Army family. There is still time to sign up and get involved. Registration closes at 23:59

🍛Join us for a classic curry lunch in Yorkshire on the 12th June! Don't miss the opportunity to try some delicious unlimited curry dishes and drinks in the iconic Merchant Adventurers’ Hall on Fossgate, all whilst networking with senior officers from the British Army and

We are delighted to award to a grant of £10,700 to Age UK Lancashire, a charity supporting older people across Lancashire, Blackpool, and North Sefton with a wide range of services. This grant will help Age UK Lancashire provide three 13-week CST programmes specifically for the

🎉This #VolunteersWeek, we are celebrating all of the incredible individuals who help us raise vital funds for the Army family and assist with running our events throughout the year. If you would like to join forces with us and volunteer at an event, register here ➡️

📢 Online auction now open! Ahead of our third Yorkshire Big Curry Lunch on 12th June at the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall in York, our fantastic online auction is now live. Check out the magnificent lots on offer – from parades at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to quad

#OnThisDay in 1944, Allied forces landed on the Normandy beaches during Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in history. In the next 12 months, the Allies fought to liberate France and the Low Countries and ultimately defeated Nazi Germany. Today, 81 years later,

Cateran Yomp 2025 has officially opened its doors! ⛰️ We are thrilled to welcome over 1,000 Yompers today and celebrate another exciting year of Scotland’s toughest trek. If you’re here today, don’t forget to say hello to our team at the Social Hub. Answer a few questions about

This morning, our incredible Yompers have set off on the Cateran trail! Help us to cheer them on through rain and sunshine as they attempt to tackle 54 miles over the next 24 hours. GOOD LUCK YOMPERS!!! #forsoldiersforlife #CateranYomp2025 #getyouryompon

🎉🥾And just like that, the 2025 Cateran Yomp finally comes to an end. What an incredible few days this has been! We've loved seeing all of our Yompers this weekend and it was very emotional watching them cross the bronze, silver and gold finish lines. Although the weather

🎉🥾And just like that, the 2025 Cateran Yomp finally comes to an end.⁠ ⁠ What an incredible few days this has been! We've loved seeing all of our Yompers this weekend and it was very emotional watching them cross the bronze, silver and gold finish lines.⁠ ⁠ Although the

June is #PrideMonth. The Army Benevolent Fund is here for all for all soldiers, veterans and their families. Our partnership with Fighting With Pride supports those who faced discrimination and dishonourable discharge and are in need today. Listen to our General Talk

🔎Can you crack all the codes in time to deliver the final message..? Test yourself with Operation Bletchley! It's 1941 and the United Kingdom is in terrible danger. Your mission is to help us secure a new line of communication from Bletchley Park to the Cabinet War Rooms in

Since retiring, Army veteran Peter has developed PTSD and other health conditions that affect his mobility. Our grant of £1,500 towards the costs of a large electrically-propelled vehicle has given him his life back. Peter says "I am now able to get out with my family and start

The ABF congratulates its former trustee and previous Army Sergeant Major, Paul Carney, who was recently awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours list. This honour recognises Paul’s outstanding service during his 28-year military career, culminating in his role as the Army

This week, the ABF will be making an appearance at Royal Ascot, along with our colleagues from the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and the RAF Benevolent Fund to fundraise for soldiers, veterans and their families! For all three of the single service charities, this is a great occasion, and an opportunity to