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The lasting legacy of Stan and Joyce Smith

Former RAF Flight Lieutenant Stan Smith and his wife, former WAAF Pilot Officer Joyce Smith, generously donated £50,000 as a legacy gift in their wills to the RAF…

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Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with RAF veteran Sgt Leroy Francis

For Black History Month this October, we spoke to former RAF Sergeant Leroy Francis, who served for 26 years as an Aircraft Weapons Systems Maintenance Manager, about…

16 October 2023
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Fund supports SHAPE and Brunssum three-week summer activity camp for RAF children

The Fund provided a £10,000 Station Grant to support a three-week summer activity camp for children of RAF serving personnel based in Belgium and the Netherlands.

12 October 2023
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The Fund partners with BT Openreach to transform RAF veteran’s garden

RAF veteran Richard Thompson has recently received a garden makeover with thanks to the team at BT Openreach, in partnership with the RAF Benevolent Fund.

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Fun for all the family at the annual RAF Station Families' Days

The annual RAF Station Families’ Days are supported by the RAF Benevolent Fund, to bring serving personnel and their families and friends together at RAF stations across…

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Income Maximisation - update

In spring 2023 we updated our Income Maximisation booklet, to help you maximise your income and reduce your outgoings. 

20 September 2023