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Armed Forces Week Guest Blog: Johnny Ball and his happy RAF days

Former RAF serviceman and TV personality, Johnny Ball, shares his story of his RAF days, and his successful career which followed, for Armed Forces Week.

24 June 2024
Colour Run

Vibrant Fun at RAF Lincolnshire Stations' Colour Run

On Wednesday 12 June, RAF Cranwell burst into a kaleidoscope of colours as it hosted the inaugural RAF Lincolnshire Colour Run to raise money for the Fund.

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How the Fund supported Reservist Sgt Neil Sinclair and his 7-year-old daughter

Following his daughter’s rare medical diagnosis as a baby, RAF reservist Sergeant Neil Sinclair reached out to the Fund for support, which resulted in £30,000 worth of…

18 June 2024
Royal Visit Council

HRH The Duke of Kent visits the Fund

On 11 June 2024, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent visited our headquarters in London to attend our annual Council Advisory Meeting.

14 June 2024
3 runners and Liam standing smiling in Fund tshirts

RAF personnel and veterans complete Woodhall Spa 10K for the Fund

On Sunday 9 June, members of the RAF Family took part in the Woodhall Spa 10K to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

RAF Pride

Fighting With Pride: Q&A with Pete Ashcroft

For Pride month this June, we spoke to Pete Ashcroft, Head of Community Welfare Programmes at the RAF Benevolent Fund, about the Fund’s partnership with LGBTQ+ charity…

10 June 2024