Who we help
We're here to help RAF veterans and serving members of the RAF and their partners and dependent children under 18. We also support Reservists, those who completed National Service and widows and widowers and former members of the Royal Observer Corps. And whether you served in the RAF for a day or decades, we're here for you.
Families and Dependents
See how we can support you if your partner or parent served or is serving in the RAF.
Am I eligible for support?
We are dedicated to providing support to the RAF family and offer a helping hand with whatever challenges they face. Those are eligible for our support include:
- All serving members of the RAF and RAF reserves.
- All former members of the RAF who have completed one day’s attested service
- The immediate family members of people who have served, including spouses, civil partners, widow/widowers, and children.
For more information and to view our eligibility checklist to see if you would qualify for help.
Who we’ve helped
Curious to see how we’ve helped other members of the RAF family in the past? See how the support we’ve provided has made a difference.
What we can help with
At the RAF Benevolent Fund, we are here to help you or loved one with support they need, covering a wide range of different areas. Have a look below at some of the types of support we can provide to you.
Family and relationships
Friendships and connections
Request our help today
If you would like to receive support, please get in touch by completing our request our help form. Inquiries are typically responded to within 5 days, and don’t just have to be made by a service member or veteran. If you need more urgent support or advice, you can
call our free support line on 0300 102 1919.
We're ready to give you the support that you need
You might think it's a big step asking for help, but please be assured that we are here to help you in any way that we can.
More information
Download our guide to our services booklet (PDF) to find out more about the support we offer.
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