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Month of the Military Child: How Fund supports RAF children and young people

As April marks Month of the Military Child, the RAF Benevolent Fund shines a light on the vital emotional, practical and wellbeing support it provides to thousands of…

1 April 2026
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Shortlist revealed for RAF Benevolent Fund Awards 2026

The RAF Benevolent Fund has unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious 2026 annual awards, with the ceremony set to take place in central London in April.

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Sergeant to complete 10K run fundraiser with wheelie bin on his back

On 12 April 2026, Sergeant Jaime Green will be running the City of Lincoln 10K with a wheelie bin on his back, to raise money for the Fund.

23 March 2026
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90th anniversary Spitfire tour to support the RAF Benevolent Fund

This year marks 90 years since the first flight of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire, one of the most recognisable aircraft in aviation history. To celebrate the…

6 March 2026
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Fund awarded £11,000 grant from The Red Arrows Trust to support RAF Waddington personnel

The RAF Benevolent Fund has been awarded a generous £11,000 grant from The Red Arrows Trust to help support serving RAF personnel based at RAF Waddington who are facing…

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Fund celebrates an incredible weekend at the Birmingham International Tattoo

The RAF Benevolent Fund was proud to be part of an unforgettable weekend at the Birmingham International Tattoo on 14-15 February 2026, as thousands gathered to…