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RAF Benevolent Fund and One YMCA launch 2024 Airplay Annual Review

The RAF Benevolent Fund and One YMCA have launched the latest Airplay Annual Review for 2024.

2 July 2025
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Team of RAF servicemen complete 17-hour golf challenge for Fund

On Saturday 21 June 2025, a team of four RAF servicemen completed a 92 holes of golf challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

1 July 2025
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Fund holds annual Bomber Command Memorial Service

On Sunday 29 June, the RAF Benevolent Fund held its annual Bomber Command Memorial Anniversary Service at the Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park, London.

30 June 2025
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RAF Lossiemouth hosts 'LossieFest' supported by the Fund

On Saturday 7 June, RAF Lossiemouth hosted their Families Day, known as ‘LossieFest’ supported by the Fund.

24 June 2025
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“The Fund was there for our family when we needed it most”

After a devastating sledging accident left RAF serviceman Matt Wickens in constant pain with a long recovery, the RAF Benevolent Fund was there by his side providing…

22 June 2025
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Exolum announced as official sponsor of Fund’s Heritage Ride

The RAF Benevolent Fund is proud to announce Exolum as the official sponsor of its new flagship challenge event, the Heritage Ride 2025.

19 June 2025
Fundraising
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