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Gillian Craig smiling in Fund tshirt and camo uniform trousers
14 May 2025

RAF Police Corporal takes on 500-mile walk to raise money for Fund

RAF Police Corporal Gillian Craig is undertaking a 500-mile walk to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund over the month of May.

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Nikki CFR for the Fund and Christine Carr smiling at the event

RAF veteran holds VE Day quiz night to raise money for Fund

On Thursday 8 May 2025, RAF veteran and fundraiser Christine Carr held a VE Day quiz night to raise money for the Fund.

14 May 2025
Fundraising
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Bronwyn holding her London marathon medal

RAF Reservist raises over £1.2K running London Marathon for Fund

On Sunday 27 April, fundraiser and RAF Reservist Bronwyn Harding took part in the London Marathon to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

30 April 2025
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Ben Elephant and winner with Easter bunny

RAF Benson takes part in Easter Egg Trail for Fund

On Thursday 17 April, RAF Benson held an Easter Egg Trail to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

17 April 2025
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Serving, veteran and child at RAF Waddington

Fund awarded 11K grant from The Red Arrows Trust to help serving personnel at RAF Waddington

The Red Arrows Trust has awarded the RAF Benevolent Fund with a grant for £11,000 to support serving personnel at RAF Waddington.

8 April 2025
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3 cyclists on bikes in front of Spitfire at RAF Digby

Fund launches Heritage Ride 2025

On Saturday 27 September, the RAF Benevolent Fund will hold its new Heritage Ride in Lincolnshire. Find out how to sign up to take part!

1 April 2025
Fundraising
Press releases
L-R Helen in towel and swimming cap, dad Peter, grandad William

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.

13 March 2025
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