Steel Soldiers Campaign Honours Queen Elizabeth II's Legacy

This year's Steel Soldiers campaign, organised by ACS Stainless Steel Fixings, marks a special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's wartime role as a mechanic in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. The campaign supports the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF), the national charity of the British Army, by delivering steel silhouettes of the Queen to communities across the UK. The proceeds will directly benefit soldiers, veterans, and their families.

Key Takeaways:

• The Steel Soldiers campaign was established to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's wartime role and to support the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF).
• The campaign has been running for several years, with ACS Stainless Steel Fixings partnering with DX Group to deliver the steel silhouettes across the UK.
• In 2024, the campaign supported over 80,000 people in 52 countries through grants to individuals and funding for 93 organisations providing specialist support to the Army family.
• The campaign is crucial to the Army Benevolent Fund, which relies on donations to support soldiers, veterans, and their families.
• The steel silhouettes will be delivered by DX Group, with a portion of the proceeds directly benefiting the Army Benevolent Fund.
• ACS Stainless Steel Fixings is one of the UK's leading designers and manufacturers of structural building components.
• The company has a long history of supporting the Armed Forces community and is welcoming orders for steel soldiers from communities, churches, schools, and individuals.

Statistics:

• Over 80,000 people were supported by the Army Benevolent Fund in 52 countries in 2024.
• 93 organisations received funding from the Army Benevolent Fund for specialist support to the Army family in 2024.
• The Steel Soldiers campaign has been running for several years, with a history of supporting the Army Benevolent Fund.
• ACS Stainless Steel Fixings has been a long-standing supporter of the Armed Forces community.

Sources:

• PCS: Continuing the Tradition of Honouring Service and Sacrifice (2025)
• Army Benevolent Fund: Steel Soldiers 2025 (2025)
• ACS Stainless Steel Fixings: Steel Soldiers 2025 (2025)
• DX Group: Steel Soldiers 2025 (2025)