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Julie Corbett and others with Ben Elephant mascot

Ulster 5k run completed in Northern Ireland for the RAF Benevolent Fund

On Saturday 2 September, 111 adults and 31 children took part in the Ulster 5K and 1.5K Children’s race held at the Coleraine campus of Ulster University.

27 September 2023
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Garden makeover crew and Fund in garden

The Fund partners with BT Openreach to transform RAF veteran’s garden

RAF veteran Richard Thompson has recently received a garden makeover with thanks to the team at BT Openreach, in partnership with the RAF Benevolent Fund.

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Brizefest stage with lights and union jack flags

Fun for all the family at the annual RAF Station Families' Days

The annual RAF Station Families’ Days are supported by the RAF Benevolent Fund, to bring serving personnel and their families and friends together at RAF stations across…

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Community Engagement team at Fund welfare stand smiling holding merch

Fund reaches out to people of west Scotland at Ayr Show Festival of Flight

The RAF Benevolent Fund was delighted to partner with South Ayrshire Council at the International Ayr Show Festival of Flight last weekend from 8 September – 10…

18 September 2023
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Sam on his bike at RAF Marham

RAF serviceman to complete 400-mile charity cycle ride in friend’s memory

RAF serviceman Samuel Roberts is currently taking part in a 400-mile cycle ride over four days between four RAF stations in memory of his belated RAF Rugby League…

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Colin Bell and Mark Vickers on helipad

WW2 Mosquito Bomber Pilot,102, completes 17 storey abseil for Fund to break Guinness World Record

On 14 September, former Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell (DFC AE FRICS), 102, took part in an extraordinary fundraising challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund,…

15 September 2023
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