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“The Group Breaks have made me feel part of society again”

RAF veteran Alice Judge attended the Hayling Island Group Breaks in June 2023, an initiative set up by the RAF Benevolent Fund to help prevent social isolation and…

29 June 2023
RAF Central Band performing at concert

RAF Central Band play special concert at Missenden Abbey to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund

On 16 June, the historic 12th century Missenden Abbey played host to a concert from the RAF's Central Band, who performed a wide repertoire including pieces from the…

Sybil Piper and friend at Chelsea Flower Show 2022

Marking Armed Forces Day 2023

To mark Armed Forces Day on 24 June, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight the important work of the UK Armed Forces and hearing from the RAF Family about…

Group Breaks

How we supported RAF veterans at the Hayling Island Group Breaks

Social isolation, relationship difficulties and psychological issues are affecting significant numbers of the RAF veteran community, including an estimated 100,000…

16 June 2023
Airplay youth forum at London Dungeons

Airplay Forum: The Fund speaks to young people supported by Airplay

The RAF Benevolent Fund hosted an Airplay Forum this month at the Fund HQ, inviting young people to share their experiences and offer ideas to improve the scheme for the…

21 June 2023
Caroline Paige smiling

Celebrating Pride: An interview with Flt Lt Caroline Paige

For Pride this month, we’re revisiting our conversation with Flight Lieutenant Caroline Paige about her career in the RAF, her experience of transitioning in the armed…

19 June 2023