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Christine Carr joined the RAF in 1985 and served for two years as a Senior Aircraftwoman based at RAF Henlow. Christine was always aware of the Fund but didn’t realise the extent of its support until one phone call that changed everything.
To mark Windrush Day (22 June), we provide some insight into the Windrush Generation, and the key roles and contributions these individuals played in both military and civilian life.What is the Windrush Generation?
After a devastating sledging accident left RAF serviceman Matt Wickens in constant pain with a long recovery, the RAF Benevolent Fund was there by his side providing financial aid for his family.
Whether you reside in the UK or overseas, we remain at the side of our RAF Family providing personalised support, no matter where you are based.
There are two main elements to the Airplay programme.
To mark Armed Forces Week (23-29 June), we spoke to Fund staff member Liam Horsley (Business Support Executive for Central, North England and Wales) and his dad Neil Horsley about life growing up in the RAF, and their experiences as an RAF family.
To mark Reserves Day (25 June), we spoke to Air Commodore Simon Harper, Director of Operations at the RAF Benevolent Fund about his role as a Volunteer Ex-Regular Reserve, the importance of Reserves and the support available for them.
Here is everything you need to know about the RAF Benevolent Fund's team of face-to-face fundraisers, who you may have met recently on your doorstep.
If you or your partner needs care at home, your Local Authority should carry out an assessment of your needs to decide whether they can help with the cost. Please note, to qualify for support you need to have less than £23,250 of savings.
On Saturday 7 June, RAF Lossiemouth hosted their Families Day, known as ‘LossieFest’, supported by the RAF Benevolent Fund.