This snapshot taken on 06/10/2011, shows web content selected for preservation by The National Archives. External links, forms and search boxes may not work in archived websites.

Airborne Charities

Airborne Forces Charities-Supporting Our Soldiers

There are two active and mutually supportive fundraising charities:   The Parachute Regiment Charity (No 1131977) amalgamates the former Central Fund and Airborne Forces Charities. This is a new charity carrying on our best traditions in the relief of hardship, need and distress amongst members of the Regiment and Airborne Forces and their dependents, and doing much besides to promote morale and military efficiency. http://www.paracharity.org  

The Afghanistan Trust (No 1121647) founded in 2007 primarily supports the relief of all Parachute Regiment soldiers injured in Afghanistan, and the families of those wounded or killed, with welfare services, support and financial assistance, and sustains the memory of loss of life and the sacrifices made there by soldiers of the Regiment. http://www.afghanistantrust.org   The key distinction between them is that The Parachute Regiment Charity has responsibility for wider regimental charitable activities. This includes welfare, but The Parachute Regiment Charity remit goes beyond cases specifically associated with operations in Afghanistan.  

As a general guideline we see the Afghanistan Trust (AT) and the Parachute Regiment Charity (PRC) covering serving personnel and the Airborne Forces Security Fund (ABSF) covering retired personnel. There is no change to the ABSF which continues to assist all Airborne soldiers, ex-Airborne soldiers and their dependents in need. If you would like to help us fundraise please contact our Director of Charities, by e-mail at director@paracharity.org  

Pegasus

The Parachute Regimental Association Registered Charity Number 214015

To promote the efficiency of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces by fostering esprit de corps and maintaining contact between past and present members thereof. To relieve either generally or individually persons who are serving or who have served in The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces or the dependants of such persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. The commemoration and remembrance of those members of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces who have died while on active service; and the encouragement of public recognition of the sacrifice made by such persons.

Make an Online Donation

Pegasus

The Airborne Forces Security Fund Registered Charity No 206552

The Airborne Forces Security Fund Was set up in 1942 and provides help for all those members, ex-members, and their dependants who are in financial difficulties. The Fund originally relied on donations and bequests. In 1947 as the wartime units were disbanded their funds were donated to the Security Fund. These were invested and still provide income today. In the 1980s the day's pay scheme was started and all officers and other ranks serving toady pay one day's pay per annum towards welfare and Regimental activities.Part of this sum comes to the Security Fund. Donations and bequests however are vitally important and gratefully received. The Fund is managed by a Board of Trustees (all ex-airborne) who meet twice a year to decide policy. The day-to-day running of the Fund is the responsibility of the Controller who, with his staff, has an office at RHQ, The Parachute Regiment. To contact the Fund direct: Write to The Airborne Forces Security Fund RHQ PARA Merville Barracks Colchester, Essex CO2 7UT - Civil (01206) 81 7078 or 01206 817079 - Military (9) 46660 7078 Email us at syfund@parachute-regiment.com

Make an Online Donation