We spoke to Fund volunteer Allan Goodison, who volunteers alongside his wife Caroline, to find out more about their role and why giving back is so important to them…
On Sunday 24 May, Warrant Officer Neil Mackie has marked his retirement from the RAF by taking on the Edinburgh Marathon in support of the RAF Benevolent Fund.
For RAF widow Helen, the RAF Benevolent Fund became a lifeline when her husband’s health deteriorated. Thanks to the support of the Fund’s welfare team in Scotland,…
The RAF Benevolent Fund is delighted to announce a fourth year of partnership with South Ayrshire Council for The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2026.
The RAF Benevolent Fund was proud to join personnel and staff at RAF Brize Norton to celebrate the official opening of a newly refurbished kitchen at the Airplay youth…
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May), we spoke to Air Commodore Simon Harper, Director of Operations at the Fund, about the mental wellbeing support…
When Lucy and her husband, AS1 Steward Kieran Jones, moved to RAF Marham, they were excited to make it their home. Like many RAF families, they embraced the stability,…
VE Day is a day of celebration, marking Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces. While VE and VJ Day stand as a reminder of the end of war, it was not the…
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this year, we spoke to members of the RAF Family about what it means to commemorate this milestone day in history.
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May 2025, we spoke to RAF veteran Reg Lawrence about the community support he has received from the Fund and his memories of…
To mark VE Day 80, we spoke to Squadron Leader Barney Polden about why VE Day is important to him as a proud member of a military family spanning generations.
Take on a unique challenge at the iconic Falkirk Wheel. Paddle through the world’s only rotating boat lift while raising vital funds to support serving and former RAF…
Take on the Scottish Half Marathon or Scottish 10K and run for the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, supporting those who have served and their families when they need it…
