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Top tips for your health and happiness this winter

As we move into winter, it’s especially important to look after our health and wellbeing. Colder weather, shorter days and rising living costs can make this time of year…

19 December 2025
Fund beneficiary Mandy Cole with her husband in a park

"The Fund has given me my marriage and independence back"

Following a sudden, life-changing illness that left her with severe mobility challenges, RAF spouse Mandy Cole turned to the RAF Benevolent Fund for support.

9 December 2025
RAF veteran sitting on chair in living room

"It’s been a long, hard road for me – the Fund has helped get me through it"

Following a successful career in the RAF, Andy's life was deeply impacted by personal loss and mental health challenges. With the support of the Fund’s Community…

28 November 2025
Family playing a game at the beach

"The Folly is the perfect place to unwind and reconnect as a family"

With deployments, family responsibilities and the daily demands of service life, RAF couple Warrant Officer Fiona and Sergeant Matt Phillips often found it difficult to…

14 November 2025
Rob Bugden

Guest blog: "Why Remembrance will always matter to me"

I come from a military family, so remembrance has always been deeply important to me.

Steve Markham stood in front of his Spitfire replica

Supporter Spotlight: Steve Markham and ‘The Odiham Spitfire’

For nearly two decades, Steve has poured his time, skill, and passion into a remarkable tribute to the RAF and, in the process, has raised money and awareness for the…

19 September 2025