A lifelong lifeline for the RAF Family

Storylines is brought to you by the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity.

We exist with the sole intention of repaying the debt we owe to those who have so valiantly served our country. For 100 years, we have faithfully supported RAF Family members through every battle they face – whether it is fought out in the field or close to home, early on in life or in their twilight years.

We are here to help. Our welfare services offer financial, practical and emotional assistance to help our RAF Family in the way that is right for them.

Help repay the debt we owe

You can help us change lives. They did their duty and we hope you will join us to help repay the debt we owe.

If you would like to make a gift to support members of the RAF Family in need, you can do so by making an online donation or calling 020 7580 8343.

You have our absolute assurance that whatever you can spare will be very gratefully received and used wisely and with care.

Here when we're needed

In our centenary year we know that, sadly, there are tens of thousands more veterans and serving personnel who are struggling and desperately need our assistance but, for a variety of reasons, have not asked, or don't feel able to ask for our help.

If you are a member of the RAF Family and need our support – or someone you know who is going through a difficult time – please do get in touch. Find out what help is available online, call 0800 169 2942 or email mail@rafbf.org.uk and a member of our Welfare Team will be happy to discuss your challenges and how we might be able to help.

Whether your problem is large or small, practical or personal, we will do our utmost to help you in whatever way we can.

How we can help

Stuart's Story

When Corporal Stuart Robinson was seriously injured in an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2013, he knew the road to recovery would be a tough one.

Stuart was on a routine patrol near Camp Bastion with 15 Squadron, RAF Regiment, when his vehicle hit the IED – the force was so strong that he was thrown 30 feet. The explosion left him with life changing injuries, including the loss of his lower left leg and severe damage to his right leg and arm. While recovering in hospital, he took the difficult decision to have his shattered right leg amputated.

Stuart said: "I don't like asking for help, but you can't do everything on your own. The RAF Benevolent Fund have been there for my family through the hardest time. I was aware of their work but, of course, you never think you're going to need them – it's been reassuring knowing they are at the end of a phone whenever I have needed them."

Search form

A lifelong lifeline for the RAF Family

Help repay the debt we owe

One-off

Your donation can give immediate support to RAF families

Monthly

A monthly gift can help support RAF families all year round

Here when we're needed

Stuart's Story