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“The Fund’s support was key to my recovery following a traumatic bike accident”

In 2015, a horrific bike accident left Glen Evans in a coma, with months of recovery ahead of him. The RAF Benevolent Fund helped him in his hour of need, ensuring his…

21 November 2024
2 personnel on rowing machines with Fund flag

RAF Valley teams compete in month-long rowing fundraiser for Fund

Last month, two RAF Valley teams went head-to-head for victory in a month-long virtual rowing challenge, raising over £1000 for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

21 November 2024
Team in Fund vests holding Fund flag at top of Gherkin tower

RAF Northolt team complete Gherkin Tower climb for Fund

On 14 November, five RAF Northolt personnel took on The Gherkin challenge, climbing 38 floors, up to 147 times to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

19 November 2024
Kevin Hughes

Movember: "We need to break the stigma surrounding mental health"

To mark Movember, a month dedicated to raise awareness of men’s health issues, RAF Benevolent Fund Case Worker Kevin Hughes shares his reflections about mental health as…

13 November 2024
Amy and Aria

“We loved our break at Parkdean Resorts and can’t wait to go back!”

After going through a stressful time as a family and with a looming surgical procedure ahead of her, RAF Corporal Amy Turton was in great need of a break away with her…

12 November 2024
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RAF launches metal Flying and Qualification badges with profits made to RAF Benevolent Fund

The Royal Air Force has launched metal RAF Flying and Qualification badges for No2 and No7 Service Dress. The badges, available for Regular, Reserve and Royal Air Force…