by Steve | Sep 25, 2025 | Supporters & Events
Head of fundraising and long-term ALF supporter, Patrick (Paddy) Redding has sadly been forced to stand down from his role due to increasing personal and professional commitments. Paddy and Aaron played rugby at Westcliff RFC for many years, and he was one of the...
by Steve | Sep 11, 2025 | Who we've helped
Following a chance meeting between Barry Lewis and a Leigh-on-Sea resident, the ALF has provided a new washing machine and tumble dryer for a family with 2 disabled adult children. Due to one of the children’s conditions, a near 24/7 strain is placed on the family...
by Steve | Aug 11, 2025 | Supporters & Events
Over the last 12 months the Foundation has built a fabulous working relationship with the staff, volunteers and residents from The Beacon Homeless Veterans Centre in Catterick, Yorkshire. They first approached us after reading our advert in Gunner Magazine (the...
by Steve | Aug 4, 2025 | Who we've helped
A staff member and a volunteer from The Beacon Homeless Veterans Centre in Yorkshire have completed Mountain Leaders (ML) training thanks to funding from the ALF. Aiden and Trac completed the arduous 6-day course to allow them to safely take Beacon residents and staff...
by Steve | Jul 28, 2025 | Supporters & Events
The 2025 ALF 10s rugby tournament took place at Westcliff RFC on Saturday 12 July and was one of the best supported events to date. 16 teams (10 men’s and 6 ladies) took to the field along with a separate touch-rugby tournament that ran throughout the day. Backed by...
