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Exolum award £35k grant to support Airplay and youth programmes at Brize Norton

In 2023, Exolum International UK, a corporate partner of the RAF Benevolent Fund, donated £35,000 towards the Fund’s Station Grants programme, to support Airplay and…

20 December 2023
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Paul Hughesdon awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list

The RAF Benevolent Fund’s former Director of Grants, Services and Programme, Paul Hughesdon has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his…

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Fund partners with His Church charity to host veteran’s Christmas tea party

On Tuesday 21 November, a group of RAF veterans were invited to the newly refurbished Binbrook Brew café for a Christmas tea party hosted by His Church charity in…

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Five top tips for looking after your wellbeing this festive season

The Fund has put together five top tips for looking after your emotional and mental wellbeing this Christmas season.

18 December 2023
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RAF Benevolent Fund pays tribute to Pilot Officer Russell ‘Rusty’ Waughman

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of Pilot Officer Russell ‘Rusty’ Reay Waughman D.F.C., A.F.C, L’dH, who has sadly passed away at the…

18 December 2023
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New film tells the story of British flying ace Capt. Lanoe Hawker VC

This week, a new independent film about Britain’s first ace, Capt. Lanoe Hawker VC, DSO, is helping to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund. The 23-minute film tells…

13 December 2023