To mark the Month of the Military Child, the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity, provides insight into the challenges RAF children experience, how the demand in support for young people in the RAF has increased over the years, and services available for young people to thrive as part of the RAF Family.
Read moreWhen ex-RAF servicewoman Jesse needed to take her career in a new direction due to lasting damage from a leg injury, the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity, stepped in to support her retraining decision and help ease the financial strain.
Read moreAll at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of Wing Commander John Bell MBE DFC LdH, who sadly passed away last night at the age of 100 – due to turn 101 on 25 March – at his home in Storrington, West Sussex.
Read moreWe are excited to announce the shortlist of nominees for our annual awards ceremony, which will take place on 25 April 2024.
Read moreOn 2 March, fundraiser Amy Briggs took part in the Gym 2 Gym half marathon in Cyprus to raise money for the RAF’s leading welfare charity, the RAF Benevolent Fund, in memory of RAF Corporal Richard McLellan.
Read moreThe RAF Benevolent Fund spoke to Sybil Piper, who served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in the Second World War, about her service and how the Fund has helped her in recent years.
Read moreWhen Caroline lost her husband 25 years ago, her world fell apart overnight. But thanks to the support of the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Community Engagement Worker’s over the years, Caroline has been able to find care, understanding and a sense of community once more.
Read moreAfter an intense couple of years planning, a team of Royal Air Force personnel are currently in a daunting race across the Atlantic Ocean to raise vital funds for organisations including SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreGreenwich Hospital and the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund are undertaking a joint and large-scale research project to understand the scope of support required to meet the needs of serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Air Force personnel and their families.
Read moreOn 10 February, members of the RAF Family completed a sponsored walk to honour the memory of Flight Sergeant Carrianne Franks and raise money for the Fund.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
