ABF The Soldiers’ Charity’s Essex Committee are delighted to announce the return of their annual Christmas Concert taking place St Botolph’s Church, Colchester on Thursday 2nd December 2021 at 7.30pm. In 2020, due to the pandemic the concert went virtual but this year we are overjoyed to return to our traditional format of getting together in person and working together with British Army Band Colchester; - we can’t wait to spread some festive cheer! The event is a fantastic opportunity to listen to some of your Christmas favourites and will include some much-loved carols to really welcome in the festive season. This will be a night not to be missed! It’s the perfect way to kick off the festive season. As you are aware, The Soldiers’ Charity is the Army’s National Charity, here to help the Army family when they need it most. In the financial year 2020/2021 our total charitable expenditure was £8.3 million, delivering a complete spectrum of support to more than 60,000 members of the Army family. We have supported the British Army family all over the world – in 63 countries this year. The youngest person we supported was two years old, the oldest was 103. We funded 43 other charities and organisations that provide specialist support to the Army family. While there is a British Army, there will be The Soldiers’ Charity. The money raised through this event will help soldiers, veterans and their families whatever the circumstance, whatever the age, whatever the rank – our support and commitment to soldiers is never ending.