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RAF veteran to complete Land’s End to John O’Groats fundraiser on motorcycle

RAF veteran Tony Jackson will be taking on the Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) challenge on his motorcycle, to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

3 men including Stu holding the print in front of motorbike

April Fools Club launch special commemorative print to raise money for Fund

On Wednesday 1 April, the April Fools Club launched a special edition print in commemoration of Operation Highmast, to raise money for the Fund.

7 April 2026
Simon cutting the ribbon at RAF Northolt polytunnels

Fund supports RAF Northolt personnel and families by funding community polytunnel

On 25 March, RAF Northolt officially opened its new community allotment polytunnel – a large tunnel-like structure used for growing plants and food – funded through a…

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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
Supporter holding Fund award

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.

Jaime in Fund vest orange shorts and wheelie bin on back

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