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Sandra Payne

Sandra Payne: My Story

Struggling by on Universal Credit and using foodbanks to feed her family, RAF veteran Sandra Payne, was in her own words, 'on skid row'.

9 August 2021
Mick McConnell

"For them it was just another day at work, for me it made all the difference"

Former RAF dog handler Mick McConnell's life changed in an instant when in 2011 he stepped on an IED his dog had failed to spot.

4 August 2021
RAF at Twickenham

"What I learnt as an air cadet set me on path that I'm proud of"

As we continue to celebrate the achievements of former air cadets, we spoke with SAC Jack Hawkins about how the organisation helped him to create life-long memories as…

11 May 2021
MJ and Joe

Mother and son to cycle 80 miles in honour of air cadets 80th anniversary

A mother and son who live in Stoke-on-Trent are cycling 80 miles for charity this summer in honour of the RAF Air Cadets' 80th anniversary.

29 July 2021
Station Champions

Station Champions: your RAF Benevolent Fund needs you!

We've recently recruited volunteer Station Champions across RAF stations nationwide, to help us raise awareness of our cause, reach those in need and fundraise for the…

Woman in interview

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust awards £9.6k to support Thrive programme

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has awarded £9,600 to the RAF Benevolent Fund to support its wellbeing workshops for partners of serving RAF personnel.

26 July 2021