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RAF veterans and supporters take on Somme Poppy Run challenge

Last month, a team of RAF veterans and park runners completed the Somme Poppy Run to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

19 August 2025
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Banham Foundation awards £10K grant to support Fund's Group Friendship Breaks

The Banham Foundation has awarded the RAF Benevolent Fund with a grant for £10,000 to support RAF veterans attending Group Friendship Breaks.

19 August 2025
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Carterton Bowls Club holds bowls tournament to support RAF Family

On Saturday 2 August, Carterton Bowls Club hosted its annual Aussie Pairs Competition to raise money for the Fund.

11 August 2025
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RAF Family
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Jacob the Pilot to take on Five Dams in Five Days in £100K pledge of support for Fund

On 18 August 2025, Jacob Newson, known as Jacob the Pilot, will take on a 200km cycle ride and wild camp across Germany to raise money for the Fund.

28 July 2025
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Al in Thames and in sea swimming

King’s Colour Squadron serviceman to support Fund with English Channel swim

On 28 July 2025, RAF serviceman Al Peirce will be completing a swim of the English Channel to raise money for the Fund.

15 July 2025
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RAF Family
Carpenters Team holding their Winner's cup at the Inter-livery Rifle Shoot

Annual Inter-Livery Target Rifle Shoot held in support of Fund

On 6 June 2025, the 11th annual Inter-Livery Target Rifle Shoot was held in support of the Fund.

2 July 2025
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