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Pic of Neil with wife and daughter in the middle of a field

“I know the Fund will always be there for my family and I – it’s a massive relief”

After a serious car accident ended Neil Fellingham’s RAF career and left him with a permanent leg injury, he and his young family faced new challenges. With the added…

14 May 2025
Helen holding pic of husband Bill in uniform

“The support from the Fund has given me comfort and security”

For RAF widow Helen, the RAF Benevolent Fund became a lifeline when her husband’s health deteriorated. Thanks to the support of the Fund’s welfare team in Scotland,…

12 May 2025
RAF Leeming polytunnels

"The polytunnels have given RAF Leeming families a sense of community"

To mark National Gardening Week (28 April - 4 May), we spoke with personnel from RAF Leeming to find out how grants from the Fund towards polytunnels and a new outdoor…

Macey and Isabel in front of Fund clock at Airplay

“Airplay is a welcoming and inclusive space for our daughters”

Adam and his wife Naomi have family have found a supportive, fun environment for their children to thrive at the Fund's Airplay at RAF Cosford.

16 April 2025
Natalie and Airplay Youth Workers

“Airplay has always been such a huge part of my life”

Growing up in the RAF, Natalie Evans joined her local RAF Benevolent Fund Airplay Youth Club to make friends and have fun on base. As we mark 15 years of Airplay this…

14 April 2025
Yian and Coco

National Pet Day: How the Fund supported Yian with Coco the assistance dog

Thanks to a grant from the RAF Benevolent Fund, Yian, now eight years old, continues to thrive with the support of his assistance dog, Coco. His specially trained…

10 April 2025