The Stage newpaper's call to arms

18th November 2010

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The Stage newspaper has published a 'call to arms' from The British Forces Foundation to Britain’s biggest performers to help send a message of appreciation from the public direct to our troops on the front-line.

Whether it be for shows to Afghanistan, UK based shows for units returning from operational duties, visits to Headley Court rehabilitation centre or Selly Oak hospital – an ever growing list of stars have contributed enormously to boosting the morale of these brave servicemen and women.

The Saturdays, Katherine Jenkins, Jimmy Carr, David Walliams, Rob Brydon, Ruth Jones and Rory Bremner are just some of those who have recently given their time and talent in this way.

The BFF receives no government funding and relies entirely on private and public donations.  The demands on the Charity’s output have increased in-line with the pressures of sustained deployments to operational theatres in both Afghanistan and, until recently, Iraq.