Support for RAF stations
We provide a range of support for RAF personnel and their families; this includes immediate financial assistance, in case you are injured or find yourself facing sudden hardship, we also offer relationship counselling, wellbeing breaks and childcare support.
Support by station
Find out how we've helped RAF stations in the UK.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at MOD Abbey Wood in 2023:
£13,322
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency
- Assistance if an individual is injured
£3,359
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Akrotiri in 2020:
£54,224
Childcare
Total amount spent on:
- Ben Parenting and childcare
£11,781
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
Other initiatives
Total spent on:
Grants and miscellaneous costs and funding for initiatives on station.
£38,546
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Benson in 2023:
£478,943
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency
- Assistance if an individual is injured
£428,786
Airplay
Total spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs
- Ben Parenting and childcare
£47,656
Relate
Total spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Boscombe Down in 2023:
£52,852
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency
- Assistance if an individual is injured
£3,945
Airplay
Total spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs
- Ben Parenting and childcare
- Play parks
£47,656
Relate
Total spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Boulmer in 2023:
£61,111
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£12,454
Airplay
Total spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
£47,656
Relate
Total spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Brize Norton in 2023:
£152,595
Individuals
Total spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£76,739
Airplay
- Total spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
£47,656
Relate
Total spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at Chicksands JFC in 2023:
£12,224
Relate
Total spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Coningsby in 2023:
£126,083
Individuals
Total spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£64,001
Airplay
Total spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
£47,656
Relate
Total spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Corsham (MOD) in 2020:
£4,912
Station initiatives
Total spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£1,015
Relate
Total spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£3,897
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Cosford in 2023:
£67,779
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£11,623
Airplay
- Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Cranwell in 2023:
£99,683
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£48,607
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare
- Play parks.
47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Digby in 2023:
£65,180
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
Support with housing.
Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
Assistance if an individual is injured.
£1,699
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Episkopi in 2020:
£19,490
Childcare
Total amount spent on:
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
£6,054
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£3,897
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Fylingdales in 2023:
£1,750
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
£1,250
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Halton in 2023:
£57,421
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£8,264
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Henlow in 2023:
£52,046
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£309
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF High Wycombe in 2023:
£197,206
Individuals
Support with housing.
Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
Assistance if an individual is injured.
£146,452
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Play parks.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Honington in 2023:
£56,201
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£1,658
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
To find out about getting support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, please contact your Chief Clerk.
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Leeming in 2023:
£81,855
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£25,899
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
- Play parks.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
Other initiatives
Total amount spent on:
Grants and miscellaneous costs and funding on station.
£1,695
Please get in touch with our team to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion. Email: hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in 2021:
£51,133
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
322
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
£44,212
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£3,897
Please get in touch with our team to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion. Email: hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Lossiemouth in 2023:
£118,806
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£67,949
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
£47,656
Relate
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
Please get in touch with our team to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion. Email: hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Marham in 2023:
£73,173
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£18,017
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
Please get in touch with our team to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion. Email: hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Naples JFC in 2021:
£7,636
Station initiatives
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£3,739
Relate
Total spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£3,897
Please get in touch with our team to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion. Email: hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Northolt in 2023:
52,980
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£3,900
Airplay
Total amount on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Play parks.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
Please get in touch with our team to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion. Email: hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Northolt in 2021:
£1,750
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£1,750
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£3,897
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Odiham in 2023:
£95,991
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£10,835
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare
- Play parks.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Scampton in 2021:
£50,811
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£1,100
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
- Play parks.
£44,212
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£3,897
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Shawbury in 2023:
£56,444
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£5,487
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
- Play parks.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Spadeadam in 2021:
£197,068
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
£197,068
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£3,897
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF St Athan in 2021:
£10,797
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£6,900
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£3,897
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF St Mawgan in 2023:
£60,669
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£10,669
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Play parks.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Stafford in 2021:
£4,491
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£594
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£3,897
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Valley in 2023:
£63,371
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£12,775
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£4,604
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Waddington in 2023:
£465,206
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£406,868
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Wittering in 2023:
£214,313
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£59,656
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF Wyton in 2023:
£55,581
Individuals
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£2,425
Airplay
Total amount spent on:
- Station youth workers and operational costs.
- Ben Parenting and childcare.
£47,656
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£6,604
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
Total amount spent on serving personnel and family members at RAF(U) Swanwick in 2020:
£4,547
Station initiatives
Total amount spent on:
- Support with housing.
- Immediate grants of up to £500 to assist in an emergency.
- Assistance if an individual is injured.
£650
Relate
Total amount spent on:
- For Relate support across RAF stations.
- Free counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families.
£3,897
If you'd like to fundraise, volunteer or become an RAF Benevolent Fund Champion, please email hello@rafbf.org.uk.
In the last 12 months we spent over £4.7 million on RAF stations and personnel
Airplay
Our Airplay Youth Support Programme was set up to take some of the pressure off serving parents.
2,947
Number of children and young people we supported through our Airplay programme in 2023.
WE SPENT
1,143,752
Was spent on Airplay overall in 2023.
We also provide funding for RAF stations, including grants to improve morale and wellbeing, via the Fund's Station Grants Programme
Emotional wellbeing
Serving members of the RAF and their families can benefit from a range of emotional support, including a free membership to the mindfulness app, Headspace.
Financial support
From support with meeting everyday living costs to help with meeting unexpected expenses, we can help you.
Family and relationships
Serving members of the RAF and their families can benefit from a range of support that include welfare breaks and family counselling.