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How the Fund supported an RAF serviceman with his housing costs

We are there side by side with the RAF, whenever times are tough. An RAF serviceman tells his story of support and how the Fund stepped in to make a difference when life…

Gemma and Yian Luxton

Coco the dog gives vital support to Yian

Thanks to a grant from the RAF Benevolent Fund, autistic Yian now has support from specially trained assistance dog Coco.

25 August 2020

How we helped veteran Arthur Northfield

Delays in repairs left RAF veteran Arthur Northfield strip washing over a sink before the Fund stepped in to provide a grant to replace his boiler.

15 August 2020
Jack Watson

How we helped Jack Watson

Ninety-six-year-old Jack served with the RAF for four and a half years during the Second World War, completing 77 operations with his 'band of brothers' on the…

2 August 2020
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How we helped Rob Budgen

When an aerial collision left parachute instructor Corporal Rob Bugden with life-changing and career-ending injuries, the RAF Benevolent Fund were there at the very…

25 May 2020

"Without the Fund I'd spend all day on my own"

RAF veteran Reg Lawrence thoroughly enjoys his weekly chats with his friends on the Fund's Telephone Friendship Group.

27 April 2020