During its Centenary year the Club launched an appeal to raise £5 million to improve the Old Club House facilities.

An overhaul in the Old Club House Wing was long overdue, it was essential to raise the standards to a level that our current and ex-members of the Armed Forces and their families deserve. The wing was built in 1906 and has not been updated since the early 1950s. The Old Club House now has 75 rooms most of which are air conditioned and en suite. Three of the four floors have been refurbished and equipped for the disabled.

We want to demonstrate to the Armed Forces community - the veterans and the Serving Armed Forces - how much we value and admire their professionalism by providing them with a national centre for reunions, rest and recuperation. This refurbishment will enable the Club to support more servicemen and women who require a relaxing environment for R&R.

Money raised for the Centenary Appeal went towards:

• Improving the Old Club House facilities

• Increasing the number a facilities suitable for disabled members

Thanks to the huge support we recieved from members, the Armed Forces Charities and Associations. The Club is greatly indebted to all who contributed to the £3.6m raised for this marvelous refurbishment.

The Club celebrated the official opening of the Centenary Wing on Wednesday 13th May 2009 by its Patron-in-Chief, His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Others present included the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Louise Hyams, other distinguished guests and donors who supported the Centenary Wing Fundraising Campaign. The Club is especially grateful to Armed Forces Charities and Associations who gave this very generous support.