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Fund supporter takes on virtual John O’Groats to Land’s End challenge

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…

28 August 2025
4 personnel wearing Fund vests posing at finish line with Fund flag

RAF personnel complete skateboarding challenge for Fund

On Sunday 17 August, a team of four serving RAF personnel took part in a six-hour skateboarding challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

26 August 2025
Group of runners posing standing and knelt in front of memorial

RAF veterans and supporters take on Somme Poppy Run challenge

Last month, a team of RAF veterans and park runners completed the Somme Poppy Run to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

19 August 2025
Two gentleman sitting together in front of lake on break

Banham Foundation awards £10K grant to support Fund's Group Friendship Breaks

The Banham Foundation has awarded the RAF Benevolent Fund with a grant for £10,000 to support RAF veterans attending Group Friendship Breaks.

19 August 2025
2 people holding winners trophy, Fund member of staff on field

Carterton Bowls Club holds bowls tournament to support RAF Family

On Saturday 2 August, Carterton Bowls Club hosted its annual Aussie Pairs Competition to raise money for the Fund.

Jacob in front of plane wearing flying suit

Jacob the Pilot to take on Five Dams in Five Days in £100K pledge of support for Fund

On 18 August 2025, Jacob Newson, known as Jacob the Pilot, will take on a 200km cycle ride and wild camp across Germany to raise money for the Fund.

28 July 2025