Controller
Air Marshal Sir Robert Wright KBE AFC FRAeS FCMI
Air Marshal Sir Robert Wright was commissioned into the RAF in 1966.
After a distinguished career as a jet fighter pilot, he served in a series of policy appointments, culminating with over three years as UK Military Representative to NATO and the EU.
Sir Rob joined the RAF Benevolent Fund as Controller in January 2007.
Director of Welfare and Policy
Air Commodore Paul Hughesdon
Air Commodore Paul Hughesdon served in the RAF for 26 years. He provided personnel support to the frontline throughout that time, culminating in commanding RAF Uxbridge.
His last post was in charge of personnel policy across the RAF. He joined the RAF Benevolent Fund in June 2009.
To contact Paul please email dwp@rafbf.org.uk
Director Marketing and Communications
Dean Benton
Dean Benton joined the Civil Service in 1981 and worked for a number of government agencies before leaving to join the Birmingham Education Business Partnership in 1995 as Head of Marketing.
In 1997 he accepted the post of Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications with the largest UK children’s charity, NCH.
Dean joined the RAFBF in January 2005 as Director of Marketing and Communications.
Dean is a member both of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Institute of Directors from where he obtained his professional qualifications.
To contact Dean please email dmc@rafbf.org.uk
Chief of Staff
Mike Neville
Group Captain Mike Neville served in the RAF for 26 years and enjoyed a varied career that centred on the C130 Hercules, operations and the Permanent Joint Headquarters at Northwood.
The pinnacle of his career was command of RAF Lyneham. Mike joined the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund in March 2012.
To contact Mike please email cos@rafbf.org.uk
Director Finance and IT
Nick Waring
Nick Waring started his career at KPMG Accountants where he obtained his professional qualifications as a Chartered Accountant.
After a brief period in the NHS, Nick moved to Kenya in 1998 and worked in a rural 200-bed tertiary care hospital as Director of Finance.
Nick returned to the UK in 2002 to work at Christian Aid and, after spending three and a half years as Head of Finance, he joined the Fund in June 2007.
To contact Nick please email dfin@rafbf.org.uk
