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6 of the ambassadors in their Fund gilets posing in the garden

RAF Benevolent Fund announces new cohort of ambassadors

The RAF Benevolent Fund is proud to welcome a new cohort of ambassadors to its growing ambassador programme for 2025.

2 June 2025
Community Engagement team at Fund welfare stand smiling holding merch

Fund to join South Ayrshire Council for third year partnership at The International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

The RAF Benevolent Fund is delighted to announce a third year of partnership with South Ayrshire Council for The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2025.

Doug Felgate with Paul learning piano

Fund facilitates 101-year-old WWII veteran’s dream of playing piano

RAF veteran Douglas Felgate, 101, was supported by the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Community Engagement Workers when they learned of his great wish to learn to play the piano.

22 May 2025
John Wright and Lewis smiling

“The Fund futureproofed our home for our family”

For 16 years the Fund has been there for John and his family with financial and practical support, helping them provide 24/7 care to their son Lewis.

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

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.

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.