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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:

The National Association for Bikers with Disability

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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