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Rod and John, both RAF veterans and widowers, met during a RAF Benevolent Fund Group Friendship Break and quickly formed a lasting bond. Through shared experiences and…

After more than a decade serving in the RAF as an Air Frame Technician, including deployments to the Falklands and Kandahar, Steve Green suffered a life-changing injury…

On Sunday 17 August, a team of four serving RAF personnel took part in a six-hour skateboarding challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

The Banham Foundation has awarded the RAF Benevolent Fund with a grant for £10,000 to support RAF veterans attending Group Friendship Breaks.

Last month, a team of RAF veterans and park runners completed the Somme Poppy Run to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

On 23 July 2025, RAF Henlow held its annual Families Day with support from the RAF Benevolent Fund.