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Gruelling ‘Tour de Yorkshire’ cycle challenge raises tens of thousands of pounds for RAF Benevolent Fund

A team of 24 ex-service and business leaders, with a passion for the RAF and helping the RAF Benevolent Fund, have raised tens of thousands of pounds in a gruelling…

5 October 2022
Phil Craven

"Being a Telephone Friendship Group Facilitator brightens my day and cheers my heart"

A Station Chaplain has revealed why the RAF Benevolent Fund's Telephone Friendship Groups are such an important lifeline.

3 October 2022
Steve Markham being presented with a permit to fly

Built-from-scratch airworthy Spitfire raises money for Fund

A Spitfire that was built from scratch by an RAF Benevolent Fund supporter has been approved to fly.

3 October 2022
George Dunn

Bomber Command veteran George Dunn to be honoured by His Majesty King Charles III after turning 100

Flight Lieutenant George, from Rottingdean, celebrated his milestone birthday on 21 September with family and friends at a special party organised by the RAF Benevolent…

21 September 2022
Carrianne Franks

Team to run Great Bristol Half Marathon in aid of RAF Benevolent Fund as tribute to RAF nurse

A team of RAF and Army personnel are running the Great Bristol Half Marathon to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, in memory of an RAF nurse who served on the…

2 September 2022
Andrew Merrett

London Marathon record run planned by RAF Sergeant after motor neurone disease diagnosis

An RAF Sergeant is set to run the London Marathon to raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

30 August 2022