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The Royal Air Forces Association
The Royal Air Forces Association
(RAFA) is a charity created in 1943 to provide support to all serving and
retired RAF personnel and their dependents through a worldwide network of
Branches. Many of the Branches have their own clubs and all aim to provide help
to over 50,000 individuals each year. RAFA care services range from resettlement
and war pensions advice to family apartments available for short breaks. The
care services are all funded through public donation. Throughout the year RAFA
and its supporters arrange activities and collect in towns and villages
throughout the UK raising money for the Battle of Britain Wings Appeal. The
money raised allows RAFA to meet the welfare demands of the retired and serving
members of the air force family. Resettlement advice for RAF leavers and their
families to help ease the transition into civil ian life is free and
confidential and there are family units for RAF families in need of a break
away.
Care & Support
RAFA works closely with
the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
(RAFBF). Together the two RAF charities manage three short stay care homes.
Flowerdown House in Weston-super-Mare, Richard
Peck House in Lytham St Annes and Rothbury House
near Newcastle upon Tyne. Located with the
houses are the Malcolm Club Apartments that are
specially designed for RAF families in need of a
break. The seaside location of Flowerdown and
Richard Peck House make the apartments highly
desirable for parents with young children. RAFA's
flagship home, Sussexdown, near Worthing in the
South East, provides 24-hour residential care for
over 50 residents.
RAFA helps the Royal Air Force community in
other ways. The Hemsby Chalets in Norfolk provide
affordable holiday accommodation for those
families experiencing financial difficulties.
Sheltered Housing is also available and Eagle
Lodges provide accommodation for older single
people who wish to retain independent living in a
communal setting. RAFA operates a welfare
scheme that enables those in need of residential
care to be treated close to their own home.
Trained volunteer Welfare Officers up and down
the Country offer free advice and assistance to
those in need.
Cambridge Branch
The Cambridge Branch of the Royal Air Forces
Association meets every second Wednesday of the
month at the Joint Services and Royal Mail Social
Club, Bamwell Lane, starring at 7:45 pm.
They have a varied programme of speakers and outings;
visitors are always welcome, whether they have
RAF connections or not. Come along and meet them
or give Richard Quartermaine, Branch Chairman, a
ring on 01223 562306 to find out more.
The Army Benevolent Fund
The Army Benevolent Fund
(ABF) is the Army's national charity and is committed to the welfare of
Army and ex-Army personnel and their families.
Great Britain has an Army to be proud of. As one
of the most highly trained and versatile armies in the World,
it has kept us secure for hundreds of
years. You can be sure that, as we enter uncertain
times, our Army will be there for us. In return the
ABF gives people the opportunity to repay this
trust in cases of those who have fallen on hard
times and need a hand up.
This year sees us celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the ABF. For 60 years we at
the Fund, supported by you, have worked tirelessly to provide assistance and
support to soldiers, ex-soldiers and their families. Over 6 decades, moving from
one century to another the needs and demands of the people we help, have changed
dramatically. We know they will continue to change in the future.
We work in partnership with Regimental and Corps Benevolent Funds and in
co-operation with other Service charities in identifying, investigating and
primarily giving financial support to eligible cases in "real need". This
support is given in two ways.
Grants to Individuals
Financial support is given to individuals through Regimental and Corps
Benevolent Funds and normally takes the form of an ABF grant to supplement
whatever the Regiment or Corps has the resource to provide.
Grants to Charities
Help is also provided through the substantial financial grants which the ABF
makes on behalf of all Regiments and Corps of the Army to the charitable
organisations which provide for the special needs of the soldier, ex-soldier and
his or her family.
Each year we make grants to around 90 Service and other specialist Charities
that help soldiers, former soldiers and their families.
History
The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) was founded under the War Charities Act 1940 on
August 15th, 1944 under the patronage of His Majesty King George VI.
The need for a National Charity for the British Army came about after an
incredible strain was put on the Regiments and Corps charitable funds after the
vast Army raised in World War I and II were demobilized.
Regional Director Fund Raising East Anglia
Major Peter Harclerode OBE
Army Benevolent Fund
Flagstaff House, 2 Napier Road
Colchester, CO2 7SW
Tel: 01206 782169
Fax: 01206 782169
Email: eastanglia@armybenevolentfund.fsnet.co.uk
Area covered: Bedfordshire; Cambridgeshire;
Hertfordshire; Essex; Norfolk; Suffolk.
Royal Naval Charities
RN Charities give over £3million every year to help thousands of serving and
former Naval Service people and their families. RN Charities also provide
community support and care of the young, elderly and disabled.
Some of the Funds supported by RN Charities:
Help is given to meet many varied needs including:
- Financial grants covering a wide range of individual needs
- Regular payments to supplement the income of
older people (annuities)
- Support to other organisations which assist the "RNBT Family"
- Care of older people at Pembroke House, the
RNBT's own residential nursing home at Gillingham, Kent
- Advice on welfare matters
- Support for children in their own homes in Children's Homes & in schools.
- Support for children in special needs establishments.
- Nursing home fees and private medical expenses
where the delay necessary under the NHS
scheme would affect livelihood, or the care of others.
The National Association for Bikers with Disability
"It is our belief that when it comes to motor-cycling, disabilities should not be a handicap"
The National Association for Bikers with Disability was set up in April 1991 by
a small group of people in Manchester who bdieved that disabled people should
have full access to the independence and enjoyment
of motorcycling. During the past ten years, this unique
Association has developed immensely.
The N.A.B.D. has many diverse aspects including...
Financial grants
To assist with the cost of special adaption work to bikes
and trikes necessary to suit the individual requirements of
disabled riders. These grants range from £100 to £1,200
dictated by the type of machine and the specific needs of
the rider.
Assessments & training
To regain Driving Licences from the D.V.L.A. or to undergo initial rider
training for disabled people who wish to take up motorcycling. There are
discounts available with several training schools. The N.A.B.D. has a number
of learner legal machines which are adapted to suit various disabilities.
These machines are lent to disabled riders for a small charge for the
purposes of professional training and tests.
Motorcycle/tricycle insurance
Many insurance companies have viewed disabilities as an excuse to load
premiums; this is now illegal thanks to the 1987 Disabilities Act. The
N.A.B.D. has negotiated discount rates for members from some of the more
reputable companies. Where an individual has difficulty obtaining a
reasonable quotation we will attempt to negotiate a satisfactory conclusion.
Awareness
The N.A.B.D. is constantly trying to educate the organisers of motorcycle
events to the fundamental needs of disabled riders. Many event organisers
now ask our advice on facilities for disabled people as a matter of course.
N.A.B.D. information and publicity stands attend hundreds of motorcycling
and disability events each year. The N.A.B.D.'s quarterly magazine, Open
House, which gives a broad view of the work of the Association, is
distributed to every member and interested parties.
Adaptions
The adaptions made to motorcycles and trikes are as varied as the
imagination will allow. Adaptions range from simple re-siting of existing
controls, to the building of specialised vehicles where necessary. Due to
the often detailed engineering work involved, the N.A.B.D. utilises a
network of professional engineers throughout Britain.
Events
The N.A.B.D. holds many events around Britain throughout the year.
These events range from major annual motor-cycle rallies to smaller fund-raising activities.
Membership
N.A.B.D. membership is available to anyone with an interest in motorcycling
irrespective of disability.
Each member receives a members' pack, the Open House quarterly magazine,
discount tickets for most N.A.B.D. events and discount prices on some items
of N.A.B.D. merchandise.
Also, and perhaps more importantly,
you get the chance to help lots of people to enhance their lives
in a practical and constructive way.
Affiliations from motorcycle clubs and businesses are also very welcome.
Campaigning
N.A.B.D. has several objectives concerning
the rights and safety of motorcyclists and in particular disabled riders.
These include campaigns for the inclusion of both
motorcycles and trikes on the Government-sponsored
Motability scheme and to instiate legislation outlawing
the use of bullbars on public roads. We also work closely
with the
Motorcycling Action Group
and
British Motorcyclists Federation
on many issues affecting the rights of bikers.
The National Association for Bikers with Disability
Unit 2, Renrue House, Dairyhouse Lane, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5RD
Telephone/fax 0161 233 0122
E-mail nabd@nabd.org.uk
Web www.nabd.org.uk
Registered Charity 1040907
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