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Carpenters Team holding their Winner's cup at the Inter-livery Rifle Shoot

Annual Inter-Livery Target Rifle Shoot held in support of Fund

On 6 June 2025, the 11th annual Inter-Livery Target Rifle Shoot was held in support of the Fund.

2 July 2025
Fundraising
Press releases
4 men in black polos smiling with trees in golf course in background

Team of RAF servicemen complete 17-hour golf challenge for Fund

On Saturday 21 June 2025, a team of four RAF servicemen completed a 92 holes of golf challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

1 July 2025
Veterans in front of the Bomber Command Memorial

Fund holds annual Bomber Command Memorial Service

On Sunday 29 June, the RAF Benevolent Fund held its annual Bomber Command Memorial Anniversary Service at the Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park, London.

30 June 2025
In Memory
Press releases
Typhoon plane air display in sky with crowds watching on grass

RAF Lossiemouth hosts 'LossieFest' supported by the Fund

On Saturday 7 June, RAF Lossiemouth hosted their Families Day, known as ‘LossieFest’ supported by the Fund.

24 June 2025
Press releases
RAF Family
Matt Wickens and family on beach

“The Fund was there for our family when we needed it most”

After a devastating sledging accident left RAF serviceman Matt Wickens in constant pain with a long recovery, the RAF Benevolent Fund was there by his side providing…

22 June 2025
RAF Family
Arrivals on board the ex-troopship, HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury. An RAF recruiting officer speaks to a group of men interested in joining the Royal Air Force. 22 June 1948

Windrush Day: Recognising the contributions of the Windrush Generation

To mark Windrush Day (22 June), we provide some insight into the Windrush Generation, and the key roles and contributions these individuals played in both military and…

19 June 2025
History and heritage
RAF Family