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Former RAF Firefighters complete 64-mile challenge for Fund

Former RAF firefighter John Armson completed a remarkable 64-mile walk across Lincolnshire, raising money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, while promoting awareness of…

27 July 2026
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Fund receives £150K grant from the Wimbledon Foundation to support Airplay youth programme

The RAF Benevolent Fund is delighted to announce that the Wimbledon Foundation has awarded a grant of £150,000 to support its Airplay youth programme over the next three…

23 July 2026
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Student takes to the skies in tandem skydive fundraiser

A recent Stamford College graduate with ambitions to join the RAF is set to take on a tandem skydive this summer to raise money for the Fund.

20 July 2026
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Rowan and two others on Mount Everest climb holding Fund banner

Team of RAF personnel take on Mount Kilimanjaro fundraiser

On 3 July, a team of four RAF personnel will climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

24 June 2026
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RAF Valley personnel take on 5 marathons in 5 days to give back to Fund

On 19 June, three RAF Valley personnel will be taking on five marathons in five days along the Anglesey Coastal Path to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

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Inter-Livery Rifle Shoot competition raises money to support RAF Family

On 29 May 2026, the RAF Small Arms Association and the City of Livery Companies joined forces to host their annual rifle shooting competition in support of the RAF’s…

9 June 2026
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