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RAF Lossiemouth Officer takes on Edinburgh Marathon to support Fund

On Sunday 24 May, Warrant Officer Neil Mackie has marked his retirement from the RAF by taking on the Edinburgh Marathon in support of the RAF Benevolent Fund.

26 May 2026
Alan Ashley at Parade

RAF Honington serviceman takes on Newmarket Half Marathon to support RAF Family

On 31 May, RAF Serviceman Alan Ashley is taking on the Newmarket Half Marathon to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

19 May 2026
RAF Brize Norton personnel and the RAF Benevolent Fund in the new kitchen

Fund supports new kitchen for Airplay young people at RAF Brize Norton

The RAF Benevolent Fund was proud to join personnel and staff at RAF Brize Norton to celebrate the official opening of a newly refurbished kitchen at the Airplay youth…

Lucy Jones and family in park

"The Fund’s emotional support helped me find myself again"

When Lucy and her husband, AS1 Steward Kieran Jones, moved to RAF Marham, they were excited to make it their home. Like many RAF families, they embraced the stability,…

12 May 2026
Woman with hands up as sun beams

Mental Health Awareness Week: Q&A with Simon Harper

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May), we spoke to Air Commodore Simon Harper, Director of Operations at the Fund, about the mental wellbeing support…

Red Arrows, group of Cadets, Robert on scooter, Fund team serving at stands

Fund confirms fourth year of partnership at The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2026

The RAF Benevolent Fund is delighted to announce a fourth year of partnership with South Ayrshire Council for The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2026.

12 May 2026