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Caroline sat on her sofa holding photo of her husband

“The Fund were like angels that came knocking on my door”

When Caroline lost her husband 25 years ago, her world fell apart overnight. But thanks to the support of the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Community Engagement Worker’s over…

20 February 2024
Ritchie family standing on street

“Our adapted home is life-changing for us all – the extent of the Fund’s support has been incredible”

Flight Lieutenant Graeme Ritchie and wife Bianca turned to the Fund for financial assistance to help build their forever home, to meet the complex needs of their 10-year…

16 January 2024
Glen smiling in wheelchair in garden sun shining

“It was hard for me to stay home all the time – the Fund has helped me to do what I love most”

We spoke to Glen Tallett about how the ongoing support from the Fund has not only helped him with his physical needs but has helped to improve his mental health and…

9 January 2024
Gerard smiling with family

Fund awards £61,650 grant to SSAFA to support mental wellbeing services

The RAF Benevolent Fund has awarded a three-year grant totalling £61,650 to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

Gary Thompson in uniform and sunglasses

How the Fund helped Jacqui Thompson following the death of her husband

Ambassador Jacqui Thompson was supported by the Fund following the death of her husband who was killed in Afghanistan. Jacqui speaks on the 'peace of mind' the financial…

Eddie Brophy RAF

"Help is there waiting for people in need, like you and me"

For 33 years Ed Brophy paid monthly into the Service Day Pay Giving scheme while serving in the RAF as an Aircraft Engineer, however he never expected that he’d have to…

16 November 2023