The Airborne Forces Security Fund (
Charity Number 206552
Your Questions Answered
What is it For?It was set up in 1942 and provides help for all those members, ex-members, and their dependants who are in financial difficulties.
How is it Funded?
Originally it 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.
How is it Run?
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.
How do I make contact with the Fund should I wish to do so?
Applications for assistance are usually made through:
Through SSAFA Forces Help http://www.ssafa.org.uk/
Through The Royal British Legion http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
Both can be found in the telephone directory. Ring them and ask them to visit.
You can contact the Fund direct: Write to
The Airborne Forces Security Fund
RHQ PARA
Flagstaff House
Colchester, Essex CO2 7SW
- Civil (01206) 541748 or 01206 782342 - Military (9) 46512 2342
Email us at syfund@parachute-regiment.com
REMEMBER, THIS FUND IS HERE TO HELP YOU. DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK.
We help over 600 people a year and have made grants of over £2.5 million since 1942.
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