After being medically discharged following a spinal injury that ended his 14-year RAF career, veteran Corporal Chris Platts found himself struggling physically, mentally…
The RAF Benevolent Fund has confirmed that its new Holiday Provision, piloted in summer 2025, will be extended and expanded across more RAF units in 2026 after receiving…
The RAF Benevolent Fund was proud to recently join staff, serving personnel and families at MoD Boscombe Down to celebrate the official opening of a new Sensory Cabin, a…
Throughout December, RAF stations across the country have marked the festive season with a range of Christmas lunches, activities, and hamper deliveries for veterans,…
As we move into winter, it’s especially important to look after our health and wellbeing. Colder weather, shorter days and rising living costs can make this time of year…
The world-famous Beaujolais Run® once again travelled across France in November, bringing together a community of motoring enthusiasts as they raced to be among the…
All at the RAF Benevolent Fund honour the life and service of Jack Dark, a much-loved Second World War veteran, who has sadly passed away at the age of 102.
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…
To mark Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June), we spoke to RAF Benevolent Fund volunteer Mari Green about the impact of the support her family received from the Fund and what her…
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…
This Remembrance Day, the RAF Benevolent Fund is joining other military charities in a space at Westminster Abbey’s Field of Remembrance, to remember loved ones lost…
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,…
Join the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, with the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and Royal Air Force Benson, for an evening of festive music in the magnificent…
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we recognise the incredible achievements of Flying Officer Errol Walton Barrow, a skilled RAF Navigator and former Prime…
For nearly two decades, Steve has poured his time, skill, and passion into a remarkable tribute to the RAF and, in the process, has raised money and awareness for the…
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…
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 Caroline lost her husband 25 years ago, her world fell apart overnight. But thanks to the support of the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Community Engagement Worker’s over…
To mark Reserves Day (25 June), we spoke to Air Commodore Simon Harper, Director of Operations at the RAF Benevolent Fund about his role as a Volunteer Ex-Regular…
Continuing our Black History Month profile spotlights, we look back at the remarkable life and achievements of Lilian Bader, one of the first black women who served in…
The annual awards offer RAF welfare charity, the RAF Benevolent Fund, an opportunity to formally recognise the contributions made by individuals, RAF Stations, squadrons…
Over the next year, RAF veteran Joe Wallace will be raising money for the RAF Benevolent Fund by walking the distance of John O-Groats to Land’s End virtually in his…
Bolton businessman and lifelong cycling enthusiast Andrew Crompton and a team of 15 riders have completed a gruelling eight-day challenge, covering more than 600 miles…
A parade like no other, the Birmingham International Tattoo is Britain's biggest indoor tattoo featuring military and other marching bands, pipes & drums, field gun…
