NAAFI Fund Projects

Read about the range of projects the NAAFI Fund has supported.
NAAFI Fund Facilitates Beach Improvements for RAF Akrotiri

NAAFI Fund Facilitates Beach Improvements for RAF Akrotiri

During Round 3 of the NAAFI Fund, ยฃ7,500 was awarded to RAF Akrotiri to improve the facilities at their beach area. Based in Cyprus, the projectโ€™s aim was to provide a welcoming space for personnel and their families to relax by the Mediterranean Sea. Improvements to...

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Outdoor Area for Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Outdoor Area for Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

During Round 3 of the NAAFI Fund, ยฃ23,500 was awarded to Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to install an all-weather outdoor area. The REME provideย essentialย engineering support, maintaining and repairing a vast array of British Army equipment,ย followingย the...

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Library Upgrades for RAF Akrotiri

Library Upgrades for RAF Akrotiri

During Round 3 of the NAAFI Fund, ยฃ1,500 was awarded to RAF Akrotiri to improve the range of books at the baseโ€™s libraryย in Cyprus. This project improved the welfare of serving personnel by providing an increased selection of booksย across many different genres,...

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Project Zen for 901 Expeditionary Air Wing

Project Zen for 901 Expeditionary Air Wing

During Round 3 of the NAAFI Fund, ยฃ6,000 was awarded to 901 Expeditionary Air Wing to transformย variousย communal areas in coalition accommodation. Based in Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, this projectโ€™s aim was to improve the wellbeing of stationed troops with a...

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Welfare Hub for 205 Scottish Field Hospital Reserve

Welfare Hub for 205 Scottish Field Hospital Reserve

During Round 3, 205 Scottish Field Hospital Reserveย were awardedย ยฃ10,000ย for the refurbishment and modernisationย of their facility. The Graham House Army Reserve Centre is homeย toย the largest detachment Field Hospital in Scotland, and the site is the former home of...

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Outdoor Equipment for 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh

Outdoor Equipment for 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh

During Round 3, funding of ยฃ10,000 was awarded for some brand-new outdoor equipment to improve the livelihoods of serving families.ย  The Army regiment based in Tidworth, England, received significant improvements to their outdoor welfare facilities including four...

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Paddleboards for 42 Commando

Paddleboards for 42 Commando

During Round 2, funding of ยฃ17,000 was awarded to 42 Commando for a new set of paddleboards for serving Marines of all levels to enjoy. Based just outside of Plymouth, the regiment is one of three elite battalion sized units of specialist teams, ready to deploy around...

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Children’s Play Area for The Royal Regiment of Scotland

Children’s Play Area for The Royal Regiment of Scotland

During Round 3, funding of ยฃ6,000 was granted for 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland to provide an area within the camp where families and serving personnel can enjoy quality time together. The project included the introduction of a cosy cinema room and...

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New Community Centre Facility in Italy

New Community Centre Facility in Italy

During Round 2, ยฃ15,000 was granted to improve the quality of life for personnel at the Community Centre Facility in Poggio Renatico, Italy. The project included fulfilling the outdoor areaโ€™s potential by introducing artificial grass and rattan furniture for the...

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Spring bees for Phoenix Recovery Centre

Spring bees for Phoenix Recovery Centre

During Round 3, funding of ยฃ5,000 was granted for Phoenix Recovery Centre to enhance the facilities for serving personnel. Based in Catterick Garrison, the projectโ€™s aim was to improve the welfare of personnel by introducing an apiary for bees. With already two fully...

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Bar and cinema refurbishment for RAF Police

Bar and cinema refurbishment for RAF Police

In 2022, funding of ยฃ15,000 was approved for the refurbishment of the bar and cinema welfare facilities at 902 Expeditionary Air Wing. Who doesnโ€™t love a relaxing evening watching a film with friends? Thatโ€™s exactly what the serving personnel can now do at the bar,...

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Improvements to family-run early year’s centre

Improvements to family-run early year’s centre

During Round 3, funding of ยฃ12,000 was granted for the improvement of Peter Pan's Community Centre in Gamecock Barracks, Nuneaton. The centre begand as a toddler group created by families, for families, and has now developed into a full day care provision. Working...

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