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RAF Benevolent Fund pays tribute to WAAF veteran, Sybil Piper

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) veteran and Fund beneficiary, Sybil Piper, who died…

13 April 2026
Tony in front of spitfire on his motorbike

RAF veteran to complete Land’s End to John O’Groats fundraiser on motorcycle

RAF veteran Tony Jackson will be taking on the Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) challenge on his motorcycle, to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

3 men including Stu holding the print in front of motorbike

April Fools Club launch special commemorative print to raise money for Fund

On Wednesday 1 April, the April Fools Club launched a special edition print in commemoration of Operation Highmast, to raise money for the Fund.

7 April 2026
Simon cutting the ribbon at RAF Northolt polytunnels

Fund supports RAF Northolt personnel and families by funding community polytunnel

On 25 March, RAF Northolt officially opened its new community allotment polytunnel – a large tunnel-like structure used for growing plants and food – funded through a…

Airplay children walking

Month of the Military Child: How Fund supports RAF children and young people

As April marks Month of the Military Child, the RAF Benevolent Fund shines a light on the vital emotional, practical and wellbeing support it provides to thousands of…

1 April 2026
Dad and baby

Upcoming changes to Statutory Sick Pay and parental leave

From 6 April 2026, the government is introducing several important updates to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and parental leave. These changes are designed to make support…