The Veterans Charity is proud to announce that it has received a second small grant from the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. This continued support will help the charity sustain and expand its vital work delivering immediate needs support to Veterans of the Royal Air Force.
This funding boost underscores the Fund’s continued commitment to ensuring that RAF Veterans experiencing hardship receive rapid and practical help in times of urgent need. The grant will enable The Veterans Charity to provide essential items such as food shopping, clothing, utilities, communications, travel and temporary emergency accommodation — often delivered within 24 hours of receiving a request.
Danny Greeno, CEO of The Veterans Charity, expressed gratitude for the renewed support:
“We are absolutely delighted to receive a second grant from the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. Their generosity helps us continue our mission of delivering immediate practical support to those who have served our country with distinction. This grant will make a real difference to RAF Veterans facing difficult times, ensuring they get the help they need, exactly when they need it.”
Irene Greenwood, Welfare Programmes Manager at the RAF Benevolent Fund, said:
“Working closely with military charities is a key aspect of the Fund’s commitment to supporting the RAF Family. Our partnership with The Veterans Charity enables us to carry out a wide range of initiatives that align with our shared goal of enhancing the wellbeing of the RAF veteran community. The work of The Veterans Charity is invaluable, and the Fund remains ready to offer support wherever it’s needed.”
The Veterans Charity works closely with referrers and frontline services to provide rapid response aid to Veterans across the UK. The second grant from the Fund reaffirms the strength of this partnership and shared dedication to the welfare of RAF Veterans.
For more information about The Veterans Charity or to support its work, please visit www.veteranscharity.org.uk
For more information about the RAF Benevolent Fund, please visit www.rafbf.org.uk
