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 celebrating 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.

Sponsorship and table packages

Spitfire package

£4,000 for a table of ten at the fundraising gala, with entertainment and networking for your group at this prestigious event.

Hurricane package

Our headline sponsorship package at £20,000 plus VAT will offer benefits including:

A table of ten in a prime position at the fundraising gala, with the option for the Fund to support you with an appropriate table host
Your logo on any printed materials and slideshows at the event
A full-page advertisement in the event brochure presented to all guests on the night
A thank you in any speeches on the night
Your support mentioned in any press releases
Your support acknowledged in social media posts

Defiant package

Our second sponsorship package at £10,000 plus VAT will offer benefits including:

A table of ten in a prime position at the fundraising gala, with the option for the Fund to support you with an appropriate table host
Your logo in the event brochure presented to all guests and any slideshows on the night
A half page advertisement in the event brochure presented to all guests on the night
A thank you in any speeches on the night

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

I'm interested

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.