From Elizabeth to Elizabeth
This year’s silhouette honours Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, inspired by her service in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, and carries a special story of a young Leeds designer, Elizabeth H. It’s a powerful link between past and future that brings meaning to every figure produced.

Click play on this video to see how your donations make a massive difference to the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF).

 

For five years, our Steel Soldiers campaign has proudly supported the ABF, providing lifelong help to soldiers, veterans, and their families. Your generosity helps us continue this vital tradition, ensuring their service and sacrifice are never forgotten.

 

How you can join in

Steel Soldier orders are now closed for guaranteed delivery in time for Remembrance Sunday, but you can still order and we’ll send yours as soon as possible.

  1. Donate any amount (big or small) via our JustGiving page, every donation helps – Click Here To Donate
  2. Order your Steel Soldier (choose from four sizes) and include your JustGiving receipt number from your donation confirmation – Order Yours Here
  3. Order by Wednesday 5th November 2025 to receive your Steel Soldier in time for Remembrance Sunday.

 

Suggested donations

  • Extra large soldier, 1500mm: £50+
  • Large soldier, 600mm: £40
  • Medium soldier, 310mm: £20
  • Small soldier, 155mm: £10

Every donation, regardless of amount, will ensure you receive a Steel Soldier. We encourage you to give generously to maximise the impact of your contribution.

*Please note: We are unable to ship to Ireland. Delivery is available to mainland UK only

Unable to donate?

If you’re unable to make a donation, we will make a quantity of Steel Soldiers available without donation and ask for you to select this option and complete your application for a free Steel Soldier on the form. We will despatch Steel Soldiers to successful applicants.

Why it matters

  • Funds raised support the Army Benevolent Fund, which provides lifelong help to soldiers, veterans, and their families.
  • The campaign helps communities commemorate Remembrance and honour those who gave their lives in service.
  • Your donation keeps a meaningful tradition of memory and community alive, the silhouettes are provided in exchange for a donation of any size.
“The support from ACS has enabled us to help people from 3 months old to 104 years old.” — Jim Duffy, ABF.

How we deliver it

ACS handles the design, fabrication and logistics, and works with delivery partner DX Group to get Steel Soldiers safely to communities nationwide.

Impact to date

  • 780+ steel soldiers placed across the UK (since the campaign began).
  • £12,000+ raised for the ABF since 2023 — funds that directly help Soldiers, Veterans and their families.

 

Donate any amount via our JustGiving page, every donation helps

Click Here To Donate
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Article originally published on 8th September 2025