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John holding Henry in hospital

“The grant from the Fund made a very difficult situation bearable”

For RAF Corporal John Cross, the RAF Benevolent Fund offered a lifeline whilst his son was in hospital. Thanks to the Fund’s financial assistance, John was able to be by…

17 September 2025
Two gentleman sitting together in front of lake on break

How the Fund brought friends Rod and John together

Rod and John, both RAF veterans and widowers, met during a RAF Benevolent Fund Group Friendship Break and quickly formed a lasting bond. Through shared experiences and…

28 August 2025
Steve Green and family

"The Fund’s support has given me a normal life following a life-changing injury"

After more than a decade serving in the RAF as an Air Frame Technician, including deployments to the Falklands and Kandahar, Steve Green suffered a life-changing injury…

27 August 2025
RAF Wittering personnel at new outdoor hub

How the Fund supported improvements to Station facilities at RAF Wittering

We take a look at how our Station Grants programme has supported investment in facilities at RAF Wittering and enhanced the wellbeing of serving personnel and their…

Family at The Folly

"Our break at The Folly gave us the chance to spend quality time together as a family"

For RAF veteran Bill Sannwald, the Fund’s holiday home ‘The Folly’ provided some much-needed time away with his family in a peaceful location.

17 July 2025
Robert on his mobility scooter in park

“Having the Fund there reminds you you’re still part of the RAF Family”

For RAF veteran Robert McDowall, the support from the RAF Benevolent Fund has been life changing. With practical and financial assistance organised by the Fund’s welfare…

15 July 2025