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Amileigh and John discussed their love for gardening and how it helps with their mental health

"Gardening provides me with an escape from the real world"

Keen gardener Amileigh Salt, based at RAF Leeming, met garden designer of the RHS Chelsea RAF Benevolent Fund Garden, John Everiss, at the station’s Polytunnels. They…

4 April 2022
VR Group staff with UK Community Fundraising Manager Michelle Jeffcott

RAF Benevolent Fund named as VR Group's Charity of the Year

The RAF Benevolent Fund has been named as the VR Group's Charity of the Year for 2022. The VR Group is an Armed Forces-friendly employer providing Recruitment, Transport…

Lancaster to Lancaster Rowing Challenge

Rowing challenge celebrates RAF's 617 Squadron anniversary

The RAF Benevolent Fund has launched a new fundraising challenge to mark the anniversary of the formation of 617 Squadron – the RAF squadron best known for its role in…

29 March 2022
Amandeep meeting Mike Ling. Credit: Guy Hinks.

20-year-old Amandeep surprised by call from former Red Arrows pilot

On Friday 18 March, a young man from Glasgow received the surprise of a lifetime thanks to the Muscle Help Foundation, the RAF Benevolent Fund, and the Prince and…

24 March 2022

International Women's Day - Q&A with Chris Elliot

Today is International Women’s Day and to mark the occasion, Air Vice-Marshal Chris Elliot, Controller of the RAF Benevolent Fund, provides insights into her career…

8 March 2022
Scottish Deer Centre Buccaneer

'RAF Benevolent Fund Veteran’s Hub' launches at Scottish Deer Centre

We are excited to announce the launch of the ‘RAF Benevolent Fund Hub’ for local RAF veterans, which has opened at The Scottish Deer Centre.

2 March 2022