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Fund beneficiary Mandy Cole with her husband in a park

"The Fund has given me my marriage and independence back"

Following a sudden, life-changing illness that left her with severe mobility challenges, RAF spouse Mandy Cole turned to the RAF Benevolent Fund for support.

9 December 2025
RAF veteran sitting on chair in living room

"It’s been a long, hard road for me – the Fund has helped get me through it"

Following a successful career in the RAF, Andy's life was deeply impacted by personal loss and mental health challenges. With the support of the Fund’s Community…

28 November 2025
Family playing a game at the beach

"The Folly is the perfect place to unwind and reconnect as a family"

With deployments, family responsibilities and the daily demands of service life, RAF couple Warrant Officer Fiona and Sergeant Matt Phillips often found it difficult to…

14 November 2025
Corporal Scott Walker in uniform and his mother Anne

“It felt good to know the Fund was there for our family”

For Anne and Michael Walker, the RAF Benevolent Fund became a lifeline after the devastating loss of their son, Corporal Scott Walker. Their cherished memories of Scott,…

Maureen and Brenda holding hands sitting down in front of lake

“Everybody cares for each other on the Fund Group Breaks”

Brenda and Maureen have been friends for over 60 years and have shared a lifetime of experiences together. Now, as RAF widows, they continue to support each other, with…

29 October 2025
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