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Dog Kennels for Tommo!

We’re really happy to have received an update on how Colin has been getting on in his recovery. Colin was severely injured by an IED in Afghanistan, Helmund Province, in 2009. His recovery has been a long process and his love for dogs has helped him…

Corp Ricky Fergusson

At the age of 16, Ricky joined the Royal Green Jackets after leaving school. The Royal Green Jackets was part of a restructure of the infantry, and as of 1st February 2007, became the Rifles with 5 regular (1st to 5th) and 2 Territorial Army battalio…

James O’Shea

James previously worked for a charity assisting people with disabilities. Though he did not serve with the Rifles he lost both his legs in 1998 and was eager to help with the Just Rifles charity, bringing his experience, motivation and expertise to t…

General Sir Nick Parker

We are pleased to announce General Sir Nick Parker has joined the trustees. General Sir Nick Parker was commissioned in 1973. After early service in the Infantry he commanded the 2nd Battalion the Royal Green Jackets from 1994-1995. He commanded 20th…

Ed Addington

In 2009, Captain Ed Addington was commanding a platoon in Afghanistan when he was seriously injured in a bomb explosion. He was admitted to Selly Oak Hospital and then Headley Court, where he pursued recovery with great determination of spirit. Ed ha…

Chris Howard

In August 2009, rifleman Chris Howard was on patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan when he was injured in an IED explosion. He was 21. Airlifted to hospital, he knew that three of his friends had been caught in a further bomb explosion and had not survived.

Captain Harry

Captain Harry was 26 years old, on tour in Helmand Province Afghanistan, when he stepped on an IED. He lost one of his legs in the explosion and the other was subsequently amputated because of a fungal infection. He went through a long and arduous re…

Just Giving

Our Just Giving page tracks the progress of fundraising activities undertaken by all our supporters. From marathons to cycle rides, our own dinner dances and auctions, there are so many ways to raise funds and every little helps. If you have a fundra…

Auctions

Every year we hold a gala dinner and dance with a big auction to raise money for our soldiers. If you have an item you can donate to the auction, please get in touch here. The kinds of items we have auctioned so far, include: Framed/Signed Artwork, F…

Ebay

Auctions are a great way to raise funds and we include an auction at our annual dinner dances. But, it’s not the only kind of auction. The most famous auctioning site of all time – E-Bay – allows you to get an auction going at any time, for any item,…