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 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 27, 2025 | Who we've helped
Following collaboration between Barry Lewis on behalf of the ALF and staff from St Vincent’s Community Hub in Southend, the ALF were delighted to be able to jointly handover the keys to a new support vehicle for St Vincent’s at the ALF 10s tournament on 12 July 2025....
by Steve | Jul 27, 2025 | Who we've helped
The ALF has worked in collaboration with Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Charity to get a spinally injured veteran home following traumatic injury. Wiltshire resident and former Royal Engineer Bob took up polo in later life as therapy for his service-related mental...
by Steve | Jun 30, 2025 | Who we've helped
The ALF has been able to assist a former serviceman, Karl, to participate in a sponsored walk between Newcastle and Leeds Football Clubs while helping to raise funds and awareness for a men’s suicide prevention charity, Andy’s Man Club. Karl has completed the event...
by Steve | Jun 23, 2025 | Who we've helped
In 2016 the life of a local young boy was turned upside down as he battled with Ewing Sarcoma – a cancer that was discovered by pure chance following a rugby injury. After 18 months of chemotherapy and an amputation below the knee, Conall faced the next battle –...
