The Gala

Churchill Hangar, RAF Northolt, Wednesday 1 October 2025

Join the RAF Benevolent Fund to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and raise funds to help support members of the RAF Family.

A range of sponsorship and ticket packages available all including a drinks reception, dinner and entertainment.

Held in the historic setting of the Churchill Hangar overlooking the runway at RAF Northolt, the last operational Battle of Britain station, the Gala dinner will be a unique opportunity to dine in an aircraft hangar alongside historic aircrafts at this premium guest experience. All whilst marking the contribution of the Royal Air Force to the Battle of Britain and enabling the RAF Benevolent Fund to continue to stand side-by-side with the RAF.

If you would like to support the Fund by attending please read more below.

Fundraising Gala Packages

Table Package – £4,000 for 10 Guests

An unforgettable evening, meaningful connections, and lasting impact.

Book a full table for ten at one of the year’s most prestigious fundraising events:

Premium three-course dinner with wine and welcome drinks
Live entertainment, inspiring speakers, and a packed programme
Access to high-level networking with industry leaders, philanthropists, and change-makers
Professional group photograph to commemorate the evening

Ideal for hosting valued clients, rewarding top-performing teams, or demonstrating your organisation’s commitment to meaningful change.

Defiant sponsor – £10,000 + VAT

Strong presence. Clear alignment. Respected support.

Support the cause with visibility and a premium guest experience:

Prime-position table for ten, with the option of a Fund-arranged host
Half-page advertisement and logo in the event brochure
Verbal acknowledgement during speeches
Logo featured in slideshow presentations and select printed materials
Thanks across social media platforms, including at least one tagged mention.We have over 180,000 followers across social platforms and average monthly reach of over 1,000,000.

For organisations that want to show their support and be seen among like-minded leaders and supporters.

Hurricane headline sponsor – £20,000 + VAT

Maximum impact. Premium visibility. Unforgettable presence.

As our exclusive headline sponsor, your organisation will be featured prominently throughout the gala:

Headline credit across all event materials (e.g. “Presented in partnership with…”)
Prime-position table for ten.
Inclusion in a press release, with a quote from your spokesperson (subject to deadlines) We average 100 mentions per month across national and regional media.
Full-page advertisement in the event brochure given to all guests
Public acknowledgement by name during key speeches
Logo displayed on event signage, screens, photo backdrops and in the post-event photo gallery
Multiple mentions across social media platforms, including a dedicated sponsor spotlight post. We have over 180,000 followers across social platforms and average monthly reach of over 1,000,000.

For organisations looking to lead visibly, connect meaningfully, and align their brand with bold, public philanthropy.

For more information, or to secure your place, register your interest below:

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Donate an auction prize

There will be an auction on the night and we would be delighted if you would be able to donate a prize for us to include. We will acknowledge your kind donation on any printed and digital auction materials.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity supporting current and former members of the RAF, their partners and families, providing practical, emotional and financial support, whenever they need us.

Further information

For more information, or to secure your place, please contact Ellen Brooks on events@rafbf.org.uk.