The British Forces Foundation is a British charitable foundation, launched in May 1999 by comedian
Jim Davidson OBE to support the well-being of the members of Britain's
armed forces
A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. It is typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with its members identifiable by their distinct ...
through the provision of high quality entertainment.
The Prince of Wales is
Patron, and former Prime Minister
Baroness Thatcher was President.
The BFF stages morale-boosting shows for the forces at home, and in combat zones, and also stages frequent fund-raising events including an annual fund-raising Ball and auction.
Among the stars to have worked with the BFF are
Katherine Jenkins OBE (a charity Trustee),
James Blunt,
Ed Sheeran,
Jimmy Carr,
John Bishop, and
Pixie Lott.
See also
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Services Sound and Vision Corporation
References
External links
British Forces Foundation website
Military of the United Kingdom
Charities based in Wiltshire
1999 establishments in the United Kingdom
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