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WELCOME TO OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE Photo by Angerona Donal
The past year has made it very clear that we could not annually assist more than 60,000 members of the Army family across 63 countries without our fantastic supporters. The impact of the pandemic has made this more important than ever.
This brochure is jam-packed with gifts to inspire your Christmas shopping. From socks and chocs to candles and Christmas cards, I hope you can find something special to treat your friends and loved ones. All profits raised go directly towards our work supporting the whole Army family.
I am relatively new to ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, joining in March 2021 after 33 years in the Army. I have been particularly struck by how the charity has been able to continue steadfastly supporting those in need during the pandemic; and this is all thanks to the huge number of kind and generous supporters who have taken on a fundraising challenge, continued a regular donation or made a purchase from our shop. These have been difficult times for many; and we are especially grateful for your support throughout this period.
From all of us here at ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, we wish you a wonderful festive season.
Thank you for helping us fulfil our promise to be here for soldiers, for life.
BRIGADIER (RET’D) PETER MONTEITH MBE CHIEF OF STAFF, ABF THE SOLDIERS’ CHARITY COVER Heritage Silk Tie, £25, Airfix Quick Build Tank, £14, Wooden Skittles, £16, Heritage Keyring, £8, Handmade Soldier Decoration, £10, Handmade SilverPlated Earrings, £18, Luxury Chocolate Truffles, £6
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THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS Army veteran’s wife Kirstie has been through a lot - now her business is thriving and we’re proud to introduce her products to you this Christmas. Kirstie has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a neurological condition that causes painful and uncontrollable muscle spasms, blinding migraines and sleep deprivation. Our charity provided Kirstie with a grant for an all-terrain wheelchair, vastly improving her quality of life with her husband and six children.
Gift Set of Three Handmade Soaps, £12
Kirstie has overcome life’s challenges and set up Bath, Bubble and Fizz. Her business has a range of luxury soaps infused with essential oils and spices to warm the cold winter nights and help you relax into the Christmas holiday. Kirstie has created an exclusive gift set of soaps for our Christmas gift collection where 100% of the profits from each sale will go directly towards supporting the Army family.
“ THE NICEST THING IS TO BE ABLE TO PICK MY KIDS UP FROM SCHOOL ON MY OWN. IT HAS REALLY BEEN A LIFE CHANGER.” KIRSTIE
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Britain at War in Colour (HB), £25 Cap Badge Mug, £10, Brodie Bear, £6
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TOP GIFTS Give an exciting Christmas gift to your family members, close friends or that special someone, so they’ll have a present to treasure
Chilly’s Bottle, £20
Adult Camouflage Hoodie, £18 Child Camouflage Hoodie, £12
Cap Badge Puzzle, £18
Handmade Paracord Wristband, £10 (available from 27.09.21)
AirFix Cromwell Cruiser, £11
Tank Hoodie, £22
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FOR SOLDIERS. FOR VETERANS. FOR FAMILIES. FOR LIFE
D-Day & Normandy – A Visual History (PB), £20
Coolmax Cycle Top, £30
2022 Calendar, £8
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STOCKING FILLERS We’ve got you covered with our best pick of stocking fillers. Whoever you’re buying for, we’ve found a great selection of gifts that will spread the Christmas joy
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Heritage Keyring, £8 Cap Badge Notebook & Pencil, £6 Handmade Soldier Decoration, £10 Luxury Chocolate Truffles, £6
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Heritage Silk Tie, £25 Engraved Cufflinks, £15 The British Army Challenge Book, £12 The Frontline Walk Book (HB), £18
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GIFTS FOR HIM We’ve got a spectacular range of wonderful presents so you can find the perfect gift for him
Navy Hoodie, £25 (available from 27.09.21)
Cap Badge Bag, £10
Airfix WWI Male Tank, £7
Gift Food Set, £12
Soldier Mugs - Set of Four, £22
Recycled Technical Sports Top, £20
History of Tanks Puzzle, £15
Rugby Shirt, £25 (available in red or navy from 27.09.21)
Leather Wristband, £15
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GIFTS FOR HER Find a present she will cherish from our stylish range of unique gifts from bespoke jewellery to hand-crafted candles
Designed by Esther Bag, £10
2022 Diary, £6
Preserves Gift Set, £10
Handmade Silver Plated Pendant, £18
Handmade Decorations, £10 each (more available online)
Designed by Esther Mug, £10
Natural Scented Candle, £15 Heroic Animals (HB), £20 (Signed edition available online, £30)
Designed by Esther Notebook, £8
(available in Winter Spice and Wild Rose, from 27.09.21)
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Gift Set of Three Handmade Soaps, £12 Handmade Silver-Plated Earrings, £18 This collection takes inspiration from the Astrantia flower. Folklore suggests that these flowers are stars that have fallen from heaven and their symbolic meaning is ‘strong, brave protector’
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AirFix Quick Build Tank, £14
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GIFTS FOR KIDS There’s something for all ages in our marvellous selection of toys and clothing for kids so they can have a magical Christmas 3
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We are the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, former soldiers and their families for life. We are one of the largest funders in the military charity sector, reaching 60,000 people and funding over 40 charities and organisations last year. When you support us, you support the whole Army family.
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ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (1146420), in Scotland (SC039189) and registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07974609). Registered Office: 12 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB. T: 020 7901 8900 ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (1146420), in Scotland (SC039189) and registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07974609). Registered Office: 12 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB. T: 020 7901 8900
We are the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, former soldiers and their families for life. We are one of the largest funders in the military charity sector, reaching 60,000 people and funding over 40 charities and organisations last year. When you support us, you support the whole Army family.
01452 888945 www.lingcharity.co.uk © Ling Design LTD
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Returning Standard Party by Christine Bousfield “Happy Christmas”
Red Berry Wreath “With best wishes”
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Madonna “Merry Christmas & a happy new year”
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We are the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, former soldiers and their families for life. We are one of the largest funders in the military charity sector, reaching 60,000 people and funding over 40 charities and organisations last year. When you support us, you support the whole Army family.
in England and Wales (1146420), in Scotland (SC039189) and registered as a company limited . Registered Office: 12 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB. T: 020 7901 8900
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (1146420), in Scotland (SC039189) and registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07974609). Registered Office: 12 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB. T: 020 7901 8900
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Santa’s Ride by Jane Abbott “Merry Christmas & a happy new year”
Wreath by Esther Johnson “With best wishes” 127mm
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DOG BY THE FIRE by Alex Gunn
We are the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, former soldiers and their families for life. We are one of the largest funders in the military charity sector, reaching 60,000 people and funding over 40 charities and organisations last year. When you support us, you support the whole Army family.
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We are the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, former soldiers and their families for life. We are one of the largest funders in the military charity sector, reaching 60,000 people and funding over 40 charities and organisations last year. When you support us, you support the whole Army family.
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Soldiers by Esther Johnson “With best wishes”
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ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (1146420), in Scotland (SC039189) and registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07974609). Registered Office: 12 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB. T: 020 7901 8900
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (1146420), in Scotland (SC039189) and registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07974609). Registered Office: 12 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB. T: 020 7901 8900
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We are the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, former soldiers and their families for life. We are one of the largest funders in the military charity sector, reaching 60,000 people and funding over 40 charities and organisations last year. When you support us, you support the whole Army family.
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“Medici” is a registered Trademark of the Medici Society Limited and is used under license
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CHRISTMAS NATIVITY
Dog by the Fire “Merry Christmas & a happy new year”
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Stag In Silver Birch Forest “Happy Christmas”
Marching Band “Happy Christmas” 127mm
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CHOIR AT THE TREE by Alex Gunn
We are the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, former soldiers and their families for life. We are one of the largest funders in the military charity sector, reaching 60,000 people and funding over 40 charities and organisations last year. When you support us, you support the whole Army family.
charity, here for soldiers, former soldiers and their e of the largest funders in the military charity sector, nd funding over 40 charities and organisations last , you support the whole Army family.
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (1146420), in Scotland (SC039189) and registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07974609). Registered Office: 12 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB. T: 020 7901 8900
in England and Wales (1146420), in Scotland (SC039189) and registered as a company limited Registered Office: 12 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB. T: 020 7901 8900
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Three Kings Heading to Bethlehem “Happy Christmas”
Christmas Nativity “Merry Christmas & a happy new year”
Choir at the Tree “Happy Christmas”
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CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS Every pack is £5 and includes 10 cards and envelopes
Sending Christmas cards is a thoughtful way to let family and friends know you’re thinking about them. All our cards are printed on environmentally friendly FSC card, are fully recyclable and come in compostable packaging. 160mm
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100% OF ALL PROFITS FROM OUR CARDS GO DIRECTLY TOWARDS SUPPORTING THE ARMY FAMILY We are the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, former soldiers and their families for life. We are one of the largest funders in the military charity sector, reaching 60,000 people and funding over 40 charities and organisations last year. When you support us, you support the whole Army family.
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by Ernest Ibbetson (1877-1959) exclusively for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity We are the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, former soldiers and their families for life. We are one of the largest funders in the military charity sector, reaching 60,000 people and funding over 40 charities and organisations last year. When you support us, you support the whole Army family. ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (1146420), in Scotland (SC039189) and registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07974609). Registered Office: 12 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB. T: 020 7901 8900
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Bethlehem by Harold Speed “Merry Christmas & a happy new year”
Winter Ride by Gordon Lees “Merry Christmas & a happy new year”
Sentry by Ernest Ibbetson “Happy Christmas”
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WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO We are the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, veterans and their families for life. Our founding purpose has remained the same since 1944: to ensure that every soldier, past, present and future, can live with independence and dignity.
To find out more, visit soldierscharity.org
We helped people between the ages of TWO AND 103
We supported people in 63 COUNTRIES around the globe
HERE ARE SOME OF THE WAYS YOUR SUPPORT MADE A DIFFERENCE LAST YEAR:
WE REACHED
60,000 MEMBERS OF THE ARMY FAMILY
38% OF THE GRANTS we made to other charities benefited the serving Army
We funded 43 OTHER CHARITIES and organisations