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Fund awards Combat Stress £30,000 grant to support veterans’ mental health

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.

5 February 2026
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Rob Bugden: Ten years on from the accident that changed my life

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…

23 January 2026
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"The veteran group is something to look forward to – and reminds us we’re not alone"

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…

23 January 2026
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Fund receives £20k grant from Serco Foundation to support RAF Brize Norton

The Serco Foundation has generously awarded the RAF Benevolent Fund a grant of £20,000 to support RAF Brize Norton facility improvements.

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“The Fund gave me my life back”

After being medically discharged following a spinal injury that ended his 14-year RAF career, veteran Corporal Chris Platts found himself struggling physically, mentally…

8 January 2026
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RAF Benevolent Fund expands Holiday Provision pilot for RAF families

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…

6 January 2026