BFF Blog
Celebrating the work of The BFF
Oct, 21, 2010
I’m just off to the airport to pick up some people flying in from America who are attending a party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The BFF with our Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales. It reminds me of the remarkable breadth of support we get from people all over the world, and the dinner on Monday night will be a celebration of that.
Click Here for full storyWindsor Castle success
Oct, 21, 2010
The anniversary dinner at Windsor Castle was a spectacular success and enjoyed by everybody lucky enough to attend.
The Prince of Wales gave an amusing and insightful speech, and paid moving tribute to everyone at The BFF, our supporters and, most importantly, the entertainers who have helped us with the body of work we can be justly proud of over the last ten years.
Click Here for full storyThe importance of decompression
Oct, 21, 2010
I see Combat Stress is in the news talking about the long-term psychological effects of the war in Afghanistan. I hope during the debate it won’t be forgotten that prevention is better than cure. That’s why The British Forces Foundation has long championed the decompression camp in Cyprus and the importance of some of our decompression shows back in the UK – and very much the shows we do out in operational theatres.
Click Here for full storyCommitment to more defence spending
Oct, 21, 2010
It was interesting to see some more token politics yesterday with the suggestion that the Conservatives are going to promote the donation of free tickets to various sporting and entertainments events.
This is something we’ve done at The BFF, and for a long time I have been calling for a one-stop website that distributes all discounts and free welfare provisions, by both the MoD and charities, to serving personnel, their families and veterans.
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BFF Christmas Auction goes LIVE!!!
December 7, 2023
Get bidding – The British Forces Foundation’s spectacular Christmas Auction has gone live!
Click for full storyBFF 25th Anniversary Spectacular
October 27, 2023
A spectacular 25th anniversary Ball has been planned to mark this very special milestone in British Forces Foundation history.
Click for full storyBFF fun at HMS Sultan
November 16, 2023
HMS Sultan hosted another night of great comedy – and magic – courtesy of the British Forces Foundation.
Click for full storyRemembrance
November 11, 2023
BFF CEO Mark Cann has written a Remembrance piece in the Express this weekend.
Click for full storyBFF Panto Bus
October 26, 2023
The British Forces Foundation’s hugely popular BFF Panto Bus tours are about to hit the road again.
Click for full storyMore laughs with the Royal Navy
October 25, 2023
More than 300 people at HMS Collingwood shared in a great night of comedy courtesy of the British Forces Foundation (BFF).
Click for full storyNew Chairman at the BFF
October 19, 2023
Air Vice Marshal Matt Wiles CB CBE has taken over the reins at The British Forces Foundation.
Click for full storyJoe Pasquale with BFF
July 31, 2023
Comedian and entertainer Joe Pasquale was reminiscing about his time in Iraq with the British Forces Foundation on Radio 5 on Saturday.
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