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Fund beneficiary Mandy Cole with her husband in a park

"The Fund has given me my marriage and independence back"

Following a sudden, life-changing illness that left her with severe mobility challenges, RAF spouse Mandy Cole turned to the RAF Benevolent Fund for support.

9 December 2025
Image of Second World War veteran Jack Dark

RAF Benevolent Fund pays tribute to RAF veteran Jack Dark

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund honour the life and service of Jack Dark, a much-loved Second World War veteran, who has sadly passed away at the age of 102.

3 December 2025
RAF veteran sitting on chair in living room

"It’s been a long, hard road for me – the Fund has helped get me through it"

Following a successful career in the RAF, Andy's life was deeply impacted by personal loss and mental health challenges. With the support of the Fund’s Community…

28 November 2025
Family playing a game at the beach

"The Folly is the perfect place to unwind and reconnect as a family"

With deployments, family responsibilities and the daily demands of service life, RAF couple Warrant Officer Fiona and Sergeant Matt Phillips often found it difficult to…

14 November 2025
Field of crosses and wreathes

Fund pays tribute at Field of Remembrance

This Remembrance Day, the RAF Benevolent Fund is joining other military charities in a space at Westminster Abbey’s Field of Remembrance, to remember loved ones lost…

Tony standing with bike in Fund vest in Arnhem

Fundraiser to take on Land’s End to John O’Groats ride in 2026

In April 2026, RAF Reserve Tony Hall will take on a 1000-mile cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

5 November 2025