British Forces Broadcasting Station (BFBS) raised over £2,000 for charity at a Flag Day held in Gibraltar on Friday 22nd October. 

A statement from British Forces Gibraltar follows below:

Serving personnel gathered outside Morrisons Supermarket and the ICC Shopping Centre  collecting generous donations from the local community. 

The BFBS Big Salute is an annual campaign that raises vital funds for armed forces  charities. Each year forces charities apply for grants to support specific projects for the  serving military, families or veterans with every penny raised goes to the beneficiary  projects. 

Danny Parkinson, presenter said: “We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who  donated, volunteered and helped us raise money for the BFBS Big Salute. It blows me away  at how generous the people of Gibraltar are every time we collect for the Big Salute. 

“After the year we have had with COVID it was great to be back out in the community. To  raise over £2,000 is really special and will all go to help Armed Forces Charities.”