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Ben and daughter Dannii

RAF veteran to run Cirencester Half Marathon for Fund

On 2 November 2025, a Cotswolds RAF veteran will run the Cirencester Half Marathon to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

22 September 2025
Steve Markham stood in front of his Spitfire replica

Supporter Spotlight: Steve Markham and ‘The Odiham Spitfire’

For nearly two decades, Steve has poured his time, skill, and passion into a remarkable tribute to the RAF and, in the process, has raised money and awareness for the…

19 September 2025
John holding Henry in hospital

“The grant from the Fund made a very difficult situation bearable”

For RAF Corporal John Cross, the RAF Benevolent Fund offered a lifeline whilst his son was in hospital. Thanks to the Fund’s financial assistance, John was able to be by…

17 September 2025
Fund stand and Red Arrows at Ayr Show

Fund partners with South Ayrshire Council for third year at International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight

On 5-6 September 2025, the Fund partnered with South Ayrshire Council for the third year at the highly anticipated International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight.

11 September 2025
2 children and parent playing together

Fund awards £10k to support Walking With The Wounded charity

The RAF Benevolent Fund has awarded armed forces charity, Walking With The Wounded (WWTW), a grant for £10,000 to support RAF veterans and their families.

11 September 2025
A black and white image of RAF chefs

Then and now: The role of an RAF Chef

To mark the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we spotlight the role of a chef in the RAF, and how the position has progressed from the Second World War to today…