SFCBF – Special Forces Club Benevolent Fund

"We were learning first-hand why Lawrence had so hated this place." Howard's new blog chapter tells us about a wrong turn and the troubles faced in Wadi Sorhan, softened by first showers in 13 days, laundered clothes, and some sleep in a bed. To read more: sfcbf.org/blog/blog-post…

Crafted to honour the courage & sacrifice of the UK’s Special Forces, the Constantin Weisz SFCBF Milsub is the first-ever SFCBF watch series available to the public, with every watch sold supporting the Special Forces Club Benevolent Fund. Secure yours: sfcbf.org/watch

A Prince, Crevasses, and Camel Nymphomania... Read the newest section of Howard's blog, and learn what Wadi Sorhan brought to our team, at sfcbf.org/blog/blog-post…

“Craig, Craig, he’s p*ssing on you! He’s p*ssing on you!” That's enough of a teaser, surely?! The seventh installment of Howard's blog is now live, at sfcbf.org/blog/blog-post…

Who's got the best smoulder going on?! (Excuse us, just reminiscing about the Trek...)

James' three golden rules for camel-riding: 1. Never choose to ride a camel with an Omani saddle. 2. There is no right way to set up a Saudi saddle but there are many wrong ways. Get over yourself and grizz it out. 3. Never ride a camel when the alternative is a nice LR Defender!

Al Fajr, for The Second Pot of Sand, and no man’s land... Break up your day by reading a new chapter of Howard's blog to get a better insight into how this mid-section of the Trek was for our riders (and their undercarriages!). Appetites wetted? Read here: cat-tunny-5jd7.squarespace.com/blog/blog-post…

Last week, to commemorate the 90th anniversary of T.E. Lawrence’s passing, our team gathered at his burial site in Moreton, Dorset, to pay our respects. As part of our tribute, we brought with us sand collected during our trek from key locations along Lawrence’s historic route.

A huge thank you to Al Petrie for joining us at the final celebration of the Trek. His support on the night added something truly special to the occasion - and helped us raise an incredible amount for the Special Forces Benevolent Fund. It was a fitting end to our great journey.

Last week, we had the final celebration for the Tribute Trek, at Stationers'​ Hall. We have been overwhelmed by the support the Trek has had, from the beginning, and we are proud to announce that, in total, we have raised over £600,000 for ex-SF members and their dependents.

SFCBF's Nasir, Bekri, Tayi & Lawrence Tribute Trek: The Journey. This trek wasn’t just about distance - it was about purpose. To honour the past. To raise support for those who served. Henry, you are a legend - thank you for filming and editing this video. youtu.be/oSGzgprcnrE

Another week, another segment of Howard's blog! This chapter covers the entry into the wonderful King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Nature Reserve, a "pee-amnesty", and the unfortunate fate of Keith... Part 5 is live now, at sfcbf.org/blog

Ever wondered what a typical morning looked like for our riders out in the desert? Howard's new blog instalment gives us an insight into the prep needed for a day on camelback, as well as how a blister on the derrière can cause some issues! Take a read: sfcbf.org/blog/blog-post…

We are grateful to @iqarus_intl for lending us the wonderful Ged, our expedition paramedic. Knowing our team were in safe hands gave us peace of mind. Watch Ged explain the prep needed for the Tribute Trek, a unique mission, but @iqarus_intl were perfectly equipped to support us.

Crafted by @constantinweisz, these custom watches, worn throughout the Trek by our riders, are true to the 1915 Aviator Chronometer worn by T.E. Lawrence. Built to honour the spirit of exploration & the legacy of a historic trek, these watches mark our own unforgettable journey.

The Nasir, Bekri, Tayi, and Lawrence Tribute Trek relied on the fantastic NORTAC throughout. Whether it was keeping the Team connected in the desert, ensuring their safety, or allowing those of us who weren't actually trekking to keep a watchful eye, NORTAC were invaluable.

We’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the wonderful Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba @MovenpickHotels for hosting us for our recent celebration. We came together last week to commemorate the Trek, and to thank the Jordanians for their fantastic hospitality and support.

Towering red rocks, winding wadis, and a donkey to save. This section brought landscapes worthy of a postcard, and a rescue mission we hadn’t planned for. And yes - there’s a volcano we nicknamed Big-Boob Mountain! Read the 3rd instalment of Howard’s blog cat-tunny-5jd7.squarespace.com/blog/blog-post…

Ten camels. Five riders. One plan. It took months of prep just to get out of Al Wajh - and within ten minutes, the chaos began. Biting camels, unseated riders, and an unfortunately placed saddle injury… Part two of Howard's blog is live: sfcbf.org/blog/blog-post…

The Trek wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible camel team. They carried the trek forward - literally! With rest days and a veterinary team ensuring their well-being, their care was just as important as the riders’. Show them love at sfcbf.org