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Mick McConnell

"For them it was just another day at work, for me it made all the difference"

Former RAF dog handler Mick McConnell's life changed in an instant when in 2011 he stepped on an IED his dog had failed to spot.

4 August 2021
RAF Honington Social Club

RAF Honington Social Club opens its doors following £29K Fund grant

RAF Honington recently opened its social club, following a regeneration of the facility made possible by a £29K grant from the RAF Benevolent Fund.

3 August 2021
MJ and Joe

Mother and son to cycle 80 miles in honour of air cadets 80th anniversary

A mother and son who live in Stoke-on-Trent are cycling 80 miles for charity this summer in honour of the RAF Air Cadets' 80th anniversary.

29 July 2021
Station Champions

Station Champions: your RAF Benevolent Fund needs you!

We've recently recruited volunteer Station Champions across RAF stations nationwide, to help us raise awareness of our cause, reach those in need and fundraise for the…

Woman in interview

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust awards £9.6k to support Thrive programme

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has awarded £9,600 to the RAF Benevolent Fund to support its wellbeing workshops for partners of serving RAF personnel.

26 July 2021
Typhoon Display Awards

RAF Typhoon Display Team flies high in support of RAF Benevolent Fund

The RAF Benevolent Fund is delighted to be chosen as one of the RAF Typhoon Display Team's charities of the year.

23 July 2021