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RAF Benevolent Fund and One YMCA launch 2025 Airplay Annual Review

The RAF Benevolent Fund and One YMCA have launched the latest Airplay Annual Review for 2025.

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Honouring the legacy of Bomber Command veterans

As we commemorate the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial on 28 June, we reflect not only on the courage and sacrifice of those who served, but also on the…

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“The Fund helped me get everything I needed to start again”

When former RAF serviceman Matt Neve faced financial uncertainty following injury and major life changes, the RAF Benevolent Fund provided vital support – helping to…

18 June 2026
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RAF Valley personnel take on 5 marathons in 5 days to give back to Fund

On 19 June, three RAF Valley personnel will be taking on five marathons in five days along the Anglesey Coastal Path to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

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Inter-Livery Rifle Shoot competition raises money to support RAF Family

On 29 May 2026, the RAF Small Arms Association and the City of Livery Companies joined forces to host their annual rifle shooting competition in support of the RAF’s…

9 June 2026
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Supporting RAF Families with new benefit entitlements

Are you a parent with two or more children? You may be aware that the government removed the two-child limit for both Child Benefit and Universal Credit (UC) in April…