Join the
Fundraising Army

Take part in an event for The Soldiers’ Charity to ensure that every soldier, past, present and future, can live with independence and dignity.

About soldiers’ charity

We stand at the forefront of support for the Army family, last year supporting 70,000 people in 45 countries around the world. As one of the largest funders in the sector, we award grants to individuals and families, and fund leading organisations that support soldiers, former soldiers, and their families. When we hear of a person or family in need, we aim to respond within 48 hours

Total Fundraisers

1,412

Raised in 2023

£371,157

Challenge events

2024 TCS London Marathon

2024 TCS London Marathon

21 Apr 2023

London

Take on the greatest road race in the world
Born Survivor 2024

Born Survivor 2024

27 - 14 Sep 2024

Take on this military grade 10km obstacle course for ABF The Soldiers' Charity and join thousands of other Born Survivors!
Brighton Marathon 2024

Brighton Marathon 2024

6 Apr 2024

Brighton

Take part in this spectacular marathon on closed roads in the vibrant city of Brighton.
My Frontline Walk 2023

My Frontline Walk 2023

1 Nov 2023

Walk 100km in commemoration of those who fought for us in World War I and II while supporting the soldiers and veterans of today.
Operation Bletchley 2024: Berlin

Operation Bletchley 2024: Berlin

1 Jan 2024

Calling all Secret Agents... Operation Bletchley: Berlin is your codebreaking challenge. Your mission is to walk, or run, 40 miles across Berlin making contact with key officials and decrypting their coded messages. Can you crack the codes, and deliver the final message before it's too late?
The Cateran Yomp 2024

The Cateran Yomp 2024

8 - 9 Jun 2024

Blairgowrie

54 miles in 24 hours – The ultimate charity walk is back! Are you tough enough to take on the Cateran Yomp 2024?
The Frontline Walk 2024: The Normandy Beaches

The Frontline Walk 2024: The Normandy Beaches

2 - 6 Oct 2024

France

Join The Frontline Walk – a 100km trek along the Normandy Beaches to commemorate the D-Day landings.
The Frontline Walk 2024: The Pyrenees

The Frontline Walk 2024: The Pyrenees

1 - 6 Sep 2023

France

Join The Frontline Walk – an arduous trek over the Pyrenees mountain following a World War Two escape route.

Fundraising Army Lifetime Promotions

See where you rank on our lifetime fundraising promotions list - total fundraising across all Fundraising Army events since 2015

1

Terry Whenham

Major General

Major General

Total Lifetime Fundraising

£70,109

2

Stuart Aitken

Brigadier

Brigadier

Total Lifetime Fundraising

£56,625

3

Tom Saunders

Colonel

Colonel

Total Lifetime Fundraising

£27,449

4

Claire Robson

Colonel

Colonel

Total Lifetime Fundraising

£27,445

5

Taylor Sommerville

Colonel

Colonel

Total Lifetime Fundraising

£22,031

Thanks to your support, in 2022/2023...

We have supported the British Army family all over the world - in 45 countries this year

We funded 74 other charities and organisations that provide support for the Army family

We offer support in six key areas: independent living, elderly care, education and employability, mental fitness, families and housing.

In FY22-23 we spent £8.8m (subject to audit) supporting 70,000 members of the Army family

As one of the largest funders in the sector, we award grants to individuals and families, and fund leading organisations

Our support is truly ‘for life’ with individuals supported aged from three months to 103 years old.

So far we have raised

$5,594,770

Thank you to everyone that has taken part in or supported a Soldiers’ Charity event! Let’s not stop here, keep it up!

Need help with fundraising?

ABF A4 ADV Campaign supporting strip

ABF A4 ADV Campaign supporting strip

Download
ABF A4 case study campaign 2021

ABF A4 case study campaign 2021

Download