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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Battersea Power Station marathon effort
July 16, 2021
A madcap Battersea Power Station marathon challenge around the streets of London has raised much-appreciated funds for the BFF.
Click for full storyOnline fundraising auction
June 21, 2021
It’s live!!!! Bidding can now commence in the fabulous online auction raising money for BFF and SSAFA at www.jumblebee.co.uk/mayorofbracknellonlineauction.
Click for full storyGreat British Radio interview
May 12, 2021
BFF CEO Mark Cann has been a guest on Great British Radio, the brand new station launched earlier this year providing a voice and a platform for the best that Britain has to offer.
Click for full storyBFF Classic Comedy Night
March 30, 2021
The UK Armed Forces favourite BFF comedians will take to the stage for the charity’s Classic Comedy Night this summer.
Click for full storyBFF iPads for troops in isolation
March 24, 2021
The BFF has come to the aid of troops returning from Operations overseas and being placed in Covid isolation.
Click for full storyTeam BFF and the Vitality Big Half
March 22, 2021
Join Team BFF for the Vitality Big Half – the community running event for everyone, regardless of age, background or ability.
Click for full storyMayor’s online auction for BFF
March 7, 2021
Here’s your chance to support an online fundraising auction for not one but two exceptional military charities.
Click for full storyBFF’s comedy catch-up
March 15, 2021
The British Forces Foundation has been catching up with some of its most popular and loyal performers to chat about our morale-boosting shows for the men and women of the UK’s Armed Forces.
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