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"As a stay at home mum, the RAF lifestyle can be a culture shock"

This Mother's Day, we talk to Charlie Whitford, an RAF spouse who has been supported by the Fund's Thrive programme. Thrive looks at building self esteem within the…

22 March 2020

Latest Fund response to Covid-19

The welfare of our beneficiaries is at the centre of the Fund's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. We want to reassure anyone currently supported by the Fund, or anyone…

Celebrating RAF trailblazers on International Women's Day: Michelle Partington

Michelle Partington tells us about her RAF career. Michelle, a former RAF paramedic, was the first female paramedic on frontline patrol with the RAF Regiment in…

8 March 2020

Celebrating RAF trailblazers on International Women's Day: Elaine West

Air Vice-Marshal Elaine West tells us how important it was for her to clear the path for others. In 2013, she became the first female officer of all branches of the…

Celebrating RAF trailblazers on International Women's Day: Caroline Paige

Caroline Paige tells us what it was like to be the first transgender officer to transition openly while serving in the UK Armed Forces in 1999.

6 March 2020

The Youth Club Smile

Teenagers from RAF Marham's Airplay group reflect on what the group means to them and why it is so important.