A recent, generous £106,000 grant from The MacRobert Trust has allowed the RAF Benevolent Fund to cover the costs of a new RAF Lossiemouth Heritage Centre in Scotland.
After a difficult year of recovery and health challenges, James and his partner Claire found friendship, support and a renewed sense of confidence through the RAF…
When Bobbie's health suddenly deteriorated two years ago, life changed dramatically for her and her family. Thanks to the support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, Bobbie…
RAF Nursing Officer Flight Lieutenant Ashleigh Lowther is getting ready to swap Portsmouth for the roads of Vietnam and Cambodia this autumn, as she takes on a 400-km…
RAF veteran Joe Wallace has completed a year-long walk covering the virtual distance of Land’s End to John O’Groats to celebrate his 90th birthday and raise money for…
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…
The RAF Benevolent Fund partnered with South Ayrshire Council for the fourth consecutive year at the hugely popular International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight on 4 and…
During the Battle of Britain, while pilots took to the skies, teams of mechanics and engineers worked tirelessly on the ground to keep aircraft serviceable and ready to…
To mark the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we spotlight the role of a chef in the RAF, and how the position has progressed from the Second World War to today…
In March 2026, life changed in an instant for Amileigh Salt and her young family. Just a few months after relocating to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus with her husband Ash and…
The RAF Benevolent Fund is proud to continue its partnership with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2026, as the world-renowned event celebrates its RAF Year of…
Former RAF firefighter John Armson completed a remarkable 64-mile walk across Lincolnshire, raising money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, while promoting awareness of…
The RAF Benevolent Fund has awarded a grant to military charity Give Us Time to support serving RAF personnel, veterans and their families spend valuable time away…
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,…
Support the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund by taking part in a Tough Mudder at multiple locations throughout the UK through our charity places. Take on a Tough Mudder…
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.
Take on a running challenge with a difference at Run Alton Towers, taking place on 14–15 November 2026.
Choose from a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon and experience the thrill…
Soar for those who have served. In 2024, the RAF Benevolent Fund supported 64,876 members of the RAF Family worldwide. Take on Stadium Soar at Barclays Hampden and help…
Lace up your trainers on 21 March 2027 and take on an incredible challenge at the Reading Half Marathon.
Make every mile count by taking on your challenge in support…
