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“Our adapted home is life-changing for us all – the extent of the Fund’s support has been incredible”

Flight Lieutenant Graeme Ritchie and wife Bianca turned to the Fund for financial assistance to help build their forever home, to meet the complex needs of their 10-year…

16 January 2024
Glen smiling in wheelchair in garden sun shining

“It was hard for me to stay home all the time – the Fund has helped me to do what I love most”

We spoke to Glen Tallett about how the ongoing support from the Fund has not only helped him with his physical needs but has helped to improve his mental health and…

9 January 2024
Nigel and Tom standing in front of P-8 Poseidon at Lossiemouth

RAF father and son duo take on Mount Kilimanjaro trek for Fund

On 17 January, father and son duo will take on an eight-day trek to Mount Kilimanjaro with a goal to reach the summit to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

8 January 2024
Paul Hughesdon

Paul Hughesdon awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list

The RAF Benevolent Fund’s former Director of Grants, Services and Programme, Paul Hughesdon has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his…

Veterans at dinner table speaking to Brize Norton personnel serving

Fund and RAF stations join forces to spread Christmas cheer to veterans

Throughout December, RAF stations have celebrated the festive season with a host of Christmas lunches, activities, and hamper deliveries to veterans, supported by the…

20 December 2023
Airplay children on Brize residential break

Exolum award £35k grant to support Airplay and youth programmes at Brize Norton

In 2023, Exolum International UK, a corporate partner of the RAF Benevolent Fund, donated £35,000 towards the Fund’s Station Grants programme, to support Airplay and…

20 December 2023