Thank you for choosing to donate to the BFBS Big Salute, our campaign that raises vital funds for armed forces charities, who can apply for grants to support specific projects for the serving military, families or veterans.
There are multiple ways you can donate, and every penny you give goes to the beneficiary projects.
Text to Donate
Do not use Text to Donate if you are overseas. It will not work with non-UK mobile phone contracts. If you have a UK mobile phone contract, but are outside the UK, you may be charged more due to roaming charges. If you are overseas, please consider donating via Open Banking instead (see below).
You must be aged 16 or over to use this service and obtain permission from the bill payer before sending a text message.
If you are in the UK, you can donate quickly and easily by texting a keyword to our donation shortcode:
- Text the word BIG5 or BIGFIVE to 70031 to donate £5
- Text the word BIG10 or BIGTEN to 70031 to donate £10
Please compose your text message carefully and ensure you use the correct keyword and correct shortcode.
The campaign dates are from 1 September 2025 to 31 October 2025.
Each text message you send (if your keyword and short code are valid, and your text message is received within the campaign dates) will result in a donation to BFBS.
Text messages cost the donation value, plus your standard network message charge (based on your service provider rates). You must be 16 or over and have the bill payer’s permission.
You will receive a confirmation text, inviting you to add GiftAid if you are a UK Taxpayer. This message contain a link to a webpage provided by our supplier DonateHub. It may take a few minutes for your confirmation text to arrive. Any repeat texts will result in repeat donations.
If you would like to donate more than £10, or if you are outside the UK, please consider using Open Banking instead.
JustGiving
There are two way you can donate via JustGiving, one is directly through our BFBS Big Salute page OR if you’re organising a fundraising event or challenge to support the Big Salute, you can set up a fundraising page on JustGiving.
Register on the website, fill in details of your fundraising effort, and your supporters can donate via card, paypal or a range of other methods.
Just click below to get started.
Donate in-person
If you are based at the following locations, you can donate to the BFBS Big Salute in person, using cash or card. When donating in person, you can donate in Pounds Sterling or in local currencies.
- BFBS Cyprus – at RAF Akrotiri opposite the Forces Store
- BFBS Falkland Islands – at MPC, Rockhopper Road, opposite the Gull & Penguin
- BFBS Germany – in Sennelager, next to the main NAAFI shop on Otto-Hahn Strasse
- BFBS Gibraltar – in Oyster Cottage within Four Corners
- BFBS Canada – in BATUS at the Ralston Community Centre
- BFBS Brunei – on Simpang 72, adjacent to Tuker Lines in Seria
Other ways to donate
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Recycle and raise funds
Are you having a clear out at home? Did you know that you can recycle your old CDs, DVDs, games, clothes and electronics PLUS raise money for the BFBS Big Salute at the same time? With musicMagpie you can and it's easier than you think!
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Raise money by... shopping?
That's right, you can raise money for the BFBS Big Salute by shopping online using easyfundraising. It's easy to set up and free meaning all you have to worry about is what to buy!
Fundraising for the Big Salute?
If you're looking to set up an event to raise money for the Big Salute then make sure you have all you need to aid with your event or challenge.