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,…
To mark Mother’s Day this Sunday, we spoke to mother-of-two Amileigh Salt about what Mother’s Day means to her and her children, and the impact of the RAF Benevolent…
Fund beneficiary and former Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) veteran Władysława Kondracka has lived an extraordinary life. After being exiled to Siberia with her…
The RAF Benevolent Fund was proud to be part of an unforgettable weekend at the Birmingham International Tattoo on 14-15 February 2026, as thousands gathered to…
The RAF Benevolent Fund is delighted to announce that The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has generously awarded a grant of £244,493 following another outstanding Tattoo…
On Monday 16 February, representatives of the RAF Benevolent Fund, the Royal Air Force, and the Trenchard family attended an annual memorial service to remember Marshal…
Combat Stress has been awarded a £30,000 grant by the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, to help fund life-changing specialist services for RAF veterans across the UK.
The RAF Benevolent Fund has launched a new campaign in Scotland, Valentine for a Veteran, highlighting the impact of loneliness and isolation among RAF veterans and the…
The RAF Benevolent Fund has announced a new sponsorship partnership with UK Veterans Gaming (UVG), a UK-based online gaming and e-sports community dedicated to…
For Derek and Wendy Austen, being part of the RAF Family has always meant more than just service – it’s about community, connection and looking out for one another. The…
To mark the tenth anniversary of the accident that changed his life, RAF Benevolent Fund ambassador and former RAF parachute instructor Rob Bugden writes a letter…
The RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting members of the RAF Family through thick and thin for over 100 years. Thanks to the support of gifts in Wills, the Fund can…
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.
When Flight Lieutenant Rosie Brooks became a full-time carer for her mother unexpectedly, life as she knew it changed suddenly and her mental health was heavily impacted…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
The Lincoln 10K is one of Lincolnshire’s most popular running events, taking place in the historic city of Lincoln and attracting thousands of runners each year.
Come and experience 'running as it should be' at Run Bournemouth Half marathon and Supersonic 10k on Sunday 11 October 2026. All in aid of RAF Benevolent Fund.
