How your money is spent

In 2023, supporters raised £14.1m for the RAF Benevolent Fund. Of that, approx. £9.1m was from gifts left in wills.

Thanks to your support, we have been able to provide essential service and care including:

• £290k on topping up Care Home fees so RAF Family members can live in comfort in the best home possible  
• £2.4M to adapting housing enabling RAF Family members to remain living independently in the home they love
• £12k to RAF Chicksands to fund a play area where Service children can exercise and have fun.

(source: RAF Benevolent Fund Impact Report 2023). 

To see more details about how we spend our money, please read more in our latest Impact Report. 

Gifts left in Wills can make a difference  - both big and small  

• £500 can buy a standard wheelchair  
• £5000 can buy a stairlift and cover the cost of installation  
• £15,000 can pay for adaptations to a property bathroom for a veteran, including hoists, grips and seats for independent living.    
• £50,000 can pay for 84 children to attend Airplay and Ben Clubs for one year.