NAAFI Fund Projects

Read about the range of projects the NAAFI Fund has supported.
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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New paddleboards for Bristol University Royal Naval Unit

New paddleboards for Bristol University Royal Naval Unit

During Round 1, funding of ยฃ5,000 was granted for seven stand-up-paddle boards and additional equipment for Bristol University Royal Naval Unit. The equipment will be used by serving personnel from Army, Navy and Marines Reserves, along with Sea Cadets, Scouts and...

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Project Dragon’s ride

Project Dragon’s ride

During Round One, 5 Force Support Battalion received funding of around ยฃ5,000 for a new set of mountain bikes. Getting out on the bikes offers multiple benefits to the personnel including; green and sustainable transport, enriching familiesโ€™ ability to explore the...

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New and improved welfare house for 2 Scots

New and improved welfare house for 2 Scots

In August 2022, funding of around ยฃ1,000 was approved to improve the quality of living life of soldiers and families by purchasing household items such as bedding, towels and kitchen equipment at Glencorse Estate Welfare House. Thereโ€™s nothing better than spending...

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Beautiful community welfare garden in Devon

Beautiful community welfare garden in Devon

In 2020, the NAAFI Fund awarded WO2 Martin Ash RM a grant of ยฃ20,000 to develop a beautiful, community welfare garden at Quantock House in Taunton. The goal was to turn a previously uninspiring garden area into a family-friendly space for children to play safely and...

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Welfare and wellbeing facilities for 4th Battalion

Welfare and wellbeing facilities for 4th Battalion

During Round 2 in November 2021, the NAAFI Fund awarded ยฃ18,500 of funding to 4th Battalion The Rangers to create a welfare and wellbeing garden for Riflemen and their families. Based in Aldershot, the renovation included a pagoda, BBQ area and seating with pushchair...

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