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RAF Benson serviceman takes on solo 87-mile trek to give back to charity

On Wednesday 1 May, RAF Benson serviceman Jake Palliser will be taking on an epic 87-mile solo trek to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

30 April 2024
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The Winners of the 2024 RAF Benevolent Fund Awards

The RAF Benevolent Fund celebrated the hard work of its fantastic supporters at its annual awards ceremony last night (Thursday 25 April).

26 April 2024
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RAF Benevolent Fund and One YMCA launch 2023 Airplay Annual Review

The RAF Benevolent Fund and One YMCA have launched the latest Airplay Annual Review for 2023 which highlights the key findings and impact of the Fund’s national youth…

23 April 2024
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Month of the Military Child: How the Fund is meeting the needs of RAF children

To mark the Month of the Military Child, the Fund provides insight into the challenges RAF children experience and how the demand in support for young people in the RAF…

28 March 2024
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WW2 Mosquito Bomber Pilot,102, completes 17 storey abseil for Fund to break Guinness World Record

On 14 September, former Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell (DFC AE FRICS), 102, took part in an extraordinary fundraising challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund,…

15 September 2023
John Bell at Bomber Command Memorial 2022 holding poppy wreath

Fund pays tribute to Bomber Command veteran, Wing Commander John Bell MBE DFC LdH

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of Wing Commander John Bell MBE DFC LdH, who sadly passed away on 18 March 2024 at the age of 100 –…

19 March 2024