The RAF Benevolent Fund held its prestigious annual awards ceremony last night (Thursday 24 April) at the Sheraton Grand in London. The evening provided the opportunity…
For Sarah Wright and her husband Dale, who have been part of the RAF Family for nearly 25 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Airplay youth programme has been an essential…
Thanks to a grant from the RAF Benevolent Fund, Yian, now eight years old, continues to thrive with the support of his assistance dog, Coco. His specially trained…
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…
When Emily was born prematurely, the months and years to follow were filled with worry for parents Jon and Hannah about the uncertainty of her health. Thanks to the RAF…
After 20 years of service in the RAF, Geoff Stevens has faced some tough times, from being medically discharged to dealing with the loss of his wife. But through it all,…
On Saturday 22 March, RAF Benevolent Fund supporter Jacob Newson, known as Jacob the Pilot, experienced his first electric aircraft flight thanks to Saxon Air in…
RAF Benevolent Fund Welfare Benefits Advisor, Jen Kelly, outlines some of the key welfare benefit changes announced in the Spring Statement, which may affect the RAF…
We explored Andrée Griotteray White’s journey into becoming an agent in the French Resistance in Part 1 of our Women’s History Month series, and some of Andrée’s most…
Posted with King’s Colour Squadron providing ceremonial support and managing a team of 30 personnel, Lance Corporal Shameem Kabir loved his career in the RAF. However,…
On 19 July 2025, fundraiser Helen Jenkins will take on a solo swim of the English Channel to raise money for five charities including the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Today marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Varsity, an historic mission that saw thousands of RAF glider pilots take to the skies during the final stages of the…
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…
From a team relay to a full marathon, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival's a great choice for all running abilities over this long weekend in Scotland's capital.
Take part in Europe’s longest running charity bike ride in 2025, from Clapham Common,
through London until you transition into the countryside of the South Downs,…
