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Fund awarded huge £244,493 grant from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The RAF Benevolent Fund is delighted to announce that The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has generously awarded a grant of £244,493 following another outstanding Tattoo…

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Fund remembers Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Montague Trenchard at annual memorial

On Monday 16 February, representatives of the RAF Benevolent Fund, the Royal Air Force, and the Trenchard family attended an annual memorial service to remember Marshal…

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Fund launches ‘Valentine for a Veteran’ campaign across Scotland

The RAF Benevolent Fund has launched a new campaign in Scotland, Valentine for a Veteran, highlighting the impact of loneliness and isolation among RAF veterans and the…

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Gaming for good: RAF Benevolent Fund partners with UK Veterans Gaming

The RAF Benevolent Fund has announced a new sponsorship partnership with UK Veterans Gaming (UVG), a UK-based online gaming and e-sports community dedicated to…

10 February 2026
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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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"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