In support of the charity, 50p from every newsstand sale of The Field will go to Help for Heroes (H4H) and every issue will feature a covermounted wristband, urging readers to wear the charity’s official band and show their support.
The links between H4H and The Field are strong. H4H was founded by Bryn Parry, a freelance cartoonist specialising in shooting who used to work for the magazine. And Lieutenant-General Barney White-Spunner, who was commander of British forces in Iraq, was for several years The Field’s hunting correspondent. He authors the issue’s introductory comment page in support of H4H and other services charities.
The issue also includes:
• An interview with H4H founder Bryn Parry
• A four-page feature on the work for H4H by Brigadier David Edelsten (Rtd).
• A two-page feature on the work of dogs in current military conflicts.
• Items for sale on The Field’s New Products pages from The Field’s advertisers who will give a percentage of profit to H4H.
• In addition, display and classified advertisers will be making a donation from sales.
The cover of the special issue shows Lance Corporal Wayne Dolecki and "Duke" – the dog of 102 Military Working Dogs Support Unit on Camp Bastion, Helmand Province Afghanistan.
The Field editor Jonathan Young says: “We’re proud to be associated with such a brilliant charity, and we’re expecting a huge response to this issue from readers.”
About The Field
IPC Media says: “The IPC Inspire title, founded in 1853, is not only IPC’s longest-publishing title, but the oldest country magazine in the world, first hitting the news-stands when Dickens was finishing Bleak House.”
About Help For Heroes
Help For Heroes says: “The charity was launched in October 2007 and, with the backing and support of celebrities, including Jeremy and Francie Clarkson, The Royal Family, the media and countless ordinary decent people, it has raised over £1m a month since then. Help for Heroes is strictly non-political. The money raised at Help for Heroes is used to support wounded Servicemen and women of every colour and creed.”
