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Fundraiser takes on English Channel swim for Fund

On 19 July 2025, fundraiser Helen Jenkins will take on a solo swim of the English Channel to raise money for five charities including the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Luke Delahunty

"The Fund has supported me for over 20 years after I was paralysed in a bike accident"

Following a bike accident that left him paralysed, RAF Regiment veteran Luke Delahunty has benefitted from a range of support from the Fund, including financial and…

16 January 2025
Władysława Kondracka

The extraordinary life of Polish WAAF veteran Władysława Kondracka

Fund beneficiary and former Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) veteran Władysława Kondracka has lived an extraordinary life. After being exiled to Siberia with her…

Toby holding Fund tshirt

“The Fund makes you feel like you never have to deal with anything alone”

When RAF veteran Toby Harris was struggling with his mental health due to the challenging nature of his role, the RAF Benevolent Fund was there for him with counselling…

25 February 2025
Welfare navigators

Helplines Awareness Day: Q&A with Fund Welfare Navigator Lindsay Hutton

With Helpline Awareness Day taking place on 23 February, we spoke with Lindsay Hutton, who is the Welfare Navigator Manager at the RAF Benevolent Fund. She provides her…

20 February 2025
Man holding phone in hands wearing jumper

Benefits advice Q&A: Supporting the RAF Family with winter benefit entitlements

RAF Benevolent Fund Welfare Benefits Advisor, Rebecca Relph, outlines some key information about winter fuel payments for those of pension age and how to find out what…

24 September 2024