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3 cyclists on bikes in front of Spitfire at RAF Digby

Fund launches Heritage Ride 2025

On Saturday 27 September, the RAF Benevolent Fund will hold its new Heritage Ride in Lincolnshire. Find out how to sign up to take part!

1 April 2025
Children at RAF Henlow

Month of the Military Child: Fund increases support for RAF families in 2025

To mark the Month of the Military Child, the RAF Benevolent Fund, highlights how it continues to invest significantly in its family services across RAF Stations both in…

4 glass awards in a row

RAF Benevolent Fund Awards 2025 shortlist announced

The RAF Benevolent Fund has revealed the shortlist for its prestigious annual awards, which will take place on 24 April 2025.

Paddy Hemingway at home holding photo of himself in uniform in RAF

A tribute to John “Paddy” Hemingway: the last of “The Few”

The RAF Benevolent Fund is saddened to hear that Battle of Britain veteran, Group Captain John “Paddy” Hemingway DFC, passed away on 17 March 2025 at the age of 105.

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo donates £70,000 to the Fund, supporting the RAF Family

The RAF Benevolent Fund is delighted to have received a generous £70,000 donation from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The Tattoo has been a huge support to the…

L-R Helen in towel and swimming cap, dad Peter, grandad William

Fundraiser takes on English Channel swim for Fund

On 19 July 2025, fundraiser Helen Jenkins will take on a solo swim of the English Channel to raise money for five charities including the RAF Benevolent Fund.