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Ben and daughter Dannii

RAF veteran to run Cirencester Half Marathon for Fund

On 2 November 2025, a Cotswolds RAF veteran will run the Cirencester Half Marathon to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

22 September 2025
2 children and parent playing together

Fund awards £10k to support Walking With The Wounded charity

The RAF Benevolent Fund has awarded armed forces charity, Walking With The Wounded (WWTW), a grant for £10,000 to support RAF veterans and their families.

11 September 2025
Fund ambassador Rob Bugden talking to a fellow veteran

New veterans’ hub launches in St Athan to support former RAF personnel

A new monthly veterans’ hub has launched in St Athan, South Wales, giving former service personnel a welcoming place to meet, share experiences, and access support.

Riding on Air RAF Wyton

Cyclists complete epic 600-mile ‘Riding on Air’ challenge raising £58,000 for Fund

Bolton businessman and lifelong cycling enthusiast Andrew Crompton and a team of 15 riders have completed a gruelling eight-day challenge, covering more than 600 miles…

A child flying a tin foil aeroplane on his mum's shoulders outside the Bomber Command Memorial

RAF Benevolent Fund releases 2024 Impact Report

The RAF Benevolent Fund has released its 2024 Impact Report, marking another year of high demand and high impact as it continued to deliver vital practical, emotional,…

Joe walking on a bridge

Fund supporter takes on virtual John O’Groats to Land’s End challenge

Over the next year, RAF veteran Joe Wallace will be raising money for the RAF Benevolent Fund by walking the distance of John O-Groats to Land’s End virtually in his…

28 August 2025