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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
Caylum in Fund vest holding medal up

RAF Wittering serviceman takes on Manchester Marathon to support the RAF Family

On Sunday 19 April, RAF Wittering serviceman Caylum van Empel ran the Manchester Marathon to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

RAF Leeming, CAS, Suzanne Judd MBDA at Fund Awards

RAF Benevolent Fund Awards 2026: Winners revealed

The RAF Benevolent Fund held its prestigious annual awards ceremony last night (Thursday 30 April) in London.

1 May 2026
WW2 veteran George Dunn salutes in front of the Bomber Command Memorial statue

RAF Benevolent Fund pays tribute to Bomber Command veteran George Dunn

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of Flight Lieutenant George Dunn DFC LdH, who sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 103 at his…

29 April 2026
Tony wearing Fund vest standing with bike with blue skies and road behind him

RAF Reservist's solo cycle challenge supports Fund raising over £1.2k

Since 9 April, Tony Hall has been cycling 1000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for the Fund.

29 April 2026
Liam and his dad left, Amelia and her brother with suitcases right, Jen and her father in Navy uniform right

Life as a military child: Fund staff share their stories

This Month of the Military Child, we spoke to Fund staff who grew up in military families. They shared reflections on their childhoods, the experiences that shaped them,…

16 April 2026