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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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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.