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World Mental Health Day: Q&A with Air Commodore Simon Harper

This World Mental Health Day, we spoke to Air Commodore Simon Harper, Director of Grants, Services and Programmes at the RAF Benevolent Fund, about the ways the Fund can…

8 October 2024
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"The Fund’s counselling support saved my life"

When Andrew Stevens was diagnosed with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) 10 years ago, the RAF Benevolent Fund stepped in to help. Thanks to the Fund’s quick…

4 October 2024
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RAF Brize Norton team take on Mount Everest climb for Fund

On 4 October 2024, a team of RAF serving personnel will be attempting the challenging 80-mile trek to the Base Camp of Mount Everest to raise money for the RAF…

2 October 2024
Sean and personnel in wheelchairs at Cranwell

RAF veteran takes on 24-hour wheelchair push for Fund

On Monday 16 September, fundraiser Sean Allerton took part in a 24-hour wheelchair push at RAF Cranwell to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

30 September 2024
Rachelle - Park Dean

"The Fund were there after my life got turned upside down"

After losing her health, job, marriage and home in the space of just six weeks, Rachelle felt overwhelmed with emotions and was unsure of what the future held for her…

24 September 2024
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World Alzheimer’s Day: Fund supports members of RAF Family with memory loss

To mark World Alzheimer’s Day, recognised globally on 21 September, we want to highlight our support for members of the RAF Family affected by dementia and memory loss.

19 September 2024