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RAF Benevolent Fund to launch LGBTQ+ Telephone Friendship Groups

The RAF Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce it is launching a new Telephone Friendship Group aimed at LGBTQ+ veterans in the RAF.

Lived Experience Network

Introducing the Fund’s new Lived Experience Network

The RAF Benevolent Fund is proud to launch its new Lived Experience Network which aims to increase the inclusion of the RAF Family in its work.

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Fund and RAF stations join forces to spread Christmas cheer to veterans

Throughout December, RAF stations have celebrated the festive season with a host of Christmas lunches, activities, and hamper deliveries to veterans, supported by the…

20 December 2023
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Exolum award £35k grant to support Airplay and youth programmes at Brize Norton

In 2023, Exolum International UK, a corporate partner of the RAF Benevolent Fund, donated £35,000 towards the Fund’s Station Grants programme, to support Airplay and…

20 December 2023
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Paul Hughesdon awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list

The RAF Benevolent Fund’s former Director of Grants, Services and Programme, Paul Hughesdon has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his…

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Fund partners with His Church charity to host veteran’s Christmas tea party

On Tuesday 21 November, a group of RAF veterans were invited to the newly refurbished Binbrook Brew café for a Christmas tea party hosted by His Church charity in…