BFF Blog
Saluting Wootton Bassett
Oct, 13, 2011
Though we are a small charity, The British Forces Foundation has donated £5,000 to help Wootton Bassett mark its much deserved Royal status on Sunday. We are doing this in recognition of the enormous contribution Wootton Bassett has made to the morale of those serving on the frontline.
Click Here for full storyBFF trip to Afghanistan
Oct, 21, 2010
I’m recently back from Dubai having tried to get to Afghanistan to do some shows in Forward Operating Bases with James Blunt and comedians Jim Davidson OBE, Clive Cooper and Greg Cook.
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Oct, 21, 2010
The Charity sector, no different to any other, is in a bit of a mess. The quality and quantity of provision for those in need has never been better however the market place is so congested that all shop windows are obscured from view. This is to the detriment of the customer.
Click Here for full storyBBC Radio Newcastle
Oct, 21, 2010
BBC Radio Newcastle, Alfie & Charlie, 29th October 2009 · Debate on the recent Jimmy Carr headlines with The BFF’s Chief Executive Mark Cann.
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HM The Queen at BFF cricket match
July 13, 2022
Her Majesty The Queen crowned a memorable day at the Royal Household versus British Forces Foundation cricket match in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Click for full storyWindsor Castle cricket extravaganza
May 10, 2022
In this Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, The British Forces Foundation (captained by England cricketing legend John Emburey) will play the Royal Household Cricket Club in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Click for full storyJim Pacey memorial match
April 5, 2022
Sleaford Town Rangers FC recently held a memorial match for one of the club’s founders, Jim Pacey, who sadly passed away in 2019 when celebrating the club’s first ever victory.
Click for full storyTalk with former Chief of the Defence Staff
March 28, 2022
As the world watches on to see how the Ukraine crisis unfolds, The British Forces Foundation has invited General Sir Nick Carter, former Chief of the Defence Staff, to share his insight into that and the challenges the UK’s Armed Forces face today.
Click for full storyTeam BFF set for London Marathon
February 21, 2022
Team BFF will be on the starting line for this year’s TCS London Marathon which takes place on Sunday October 2nd.
Click for full storyChallenge the Mayor
February 7, 2022
The Mayor of Bracknell Forest, Councillor Ash Merry, is launching an exciting new initiative, ‘Challenge the Mayor’ to raise money for the British Forces Foundation.
Click for full storyBFF Panto Bus Christmas cheer
January 13, 2022
The BFF Panto Bus hit the road again before Christmas to deliver some festive fun to military families across the UK.
Click for full storyBFF 21st Anniversary Ball
November 8, 2021
The British Forces Foundation celebrated its 21st anniversary in style with a glittering star-studded ball.
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