The Joy of Continuing Support

The Joy of Continuing Support

After months of effort by ALF volunteers, the recipient’s family and clinical advisors, we are delighted to report that a severely disabled lady in Southend is now much safer while being transferred when she is away from the home. Abbey, who we had the privilege of...
Farewell and Thanks

Farewell and Thanks

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...
Simple Things – 24/7 Impacts

Simple Things – 24/7 Impacts

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...
Beacon Fundraising Generosity

Beacon Fundraising Generosity

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...