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Troops in front of Hercules plane

RAF personnel and Fund supporters take on challenge to commemorate the beloved C-130 Hercules

To commemorate the closure of No. 47 Squadron, home of the beloved C-130 Hercules, members of the squadron and fellow supporters are taking part in a 130-mile challenge…

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Fund receives generous £20,000 donation from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The RAF Benevolent Fund is thrilled to have received a generous £20,000 donation from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Jonathon Earnshaw cycling

Fund supporter to complete three triathlons in three months   

Fundraiser Jonathon Earnshaw is currently taking part in three triathlons over the course of three months to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

31 July 2023
Richard in Spitfire mid-air

Competition winners take flight in Spitfire at Biggin Hill

Two competition winners took flight in a Spitfire after entering the Daily Express charity contest on behalf of the RAF Benevolent Fund.

31 July 2023
Alice Judge smiling at Group Breaks

World Friendship Day: How the Fund brings veterans together to tackle social isolation

To celebrate World Friendship Day this month, the Fund would like to highlight the Telephone Friendship Groups and the Group Breaks initiatives which aim to bring…

RAF Pride

Etherton Review: A message from our Controller

The release of the Independent Review into the treatment of LGBTQ+ personnel in our Armed Forces prior to 2000 is a significant moment in recognising the deeply…

25 July 2023