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WW2 veteran George Dunn salutes in front of the Bomber Command Memorial statue

RAF Benevolent Fund pays tribute to Bomber Command veteran George Dunn

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of Flight Lieutenant George Dunn DFC LdH, who sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 103 at his…

29 April 2026
Liam and his dad left, Amelia and her brother with suitcases right, Jen and her father in Navy uniform right

Life as a military child: Fund staff share their stories

This Month of the Military Child, we spoke to Fund staff who grew up in military families. They shared reflections on their childhoods, the experiences that shaped them,…

16 April 2026
Sybil Piper

RAF Benevolent Fund pays tribute to WAAF veteran, Sybil Piper

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) veteran and Fund beneficiary, Sybil Piper, who died…

13 April 2026
Simon cutting the ribbon at RAF Northolt polytunnels

Fund supports RAF Northolt personnel and families by funding community polytunnel

On 25 March, RAF Northolt officially opened its new community allotment polytunnel – a large tunnel-like structure used for growing plants and food – funded through a…

Airplay children walking

Month of the Military Child: How Fund supports RAF children and young people

As April marks Month of the Military Child, the RAF Benevolent Fund shines a light on the vital emotional, practical and wellbeing support it provides to thousands of…

1 April 2026
Dad and baby

Upcoming changes to Statutory Sick Pay and parental leave

From 6 April 2026, the government is introducing several important updates to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and parental leave. These changes are designed to make support…