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How the Fund provided respite for Anne and her husband Ian

For Anne and her husband Ian, who have had a difficult time since Ian’s accident and dementia diagnosis, the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Group Friendship Breaks provided an…

10 July 2024
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RAF young people compete in Airplay Relay Colour Run for Fund

On Tuesday 28 May, 50 young people from Airplay Youth Clubs participated in a 5K Colour Run to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

8 July 2024
Rob Bugden and dog

"What Disability Pride Month means to me"

To mark Disability Pride Month this July, we spoke with Fund ambassador and former parachute instructor Rob Bugden about what the awareness month means to him.

2 July 2024
Group of runners posing after completing event in neon green jerseys

London Biggin Hill Airport Sunrise Challenge raises £7K for Fund

On Saturday 22 June, London Biggin Hill Airport hosted the return of their Sunrise Challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

2 July 2024
99 Sqn

Meeting the Needs Research: RAF personnel and veterans needed to take part in new research study

The ‘Meeting the Needs’ research project is now recruiting serving personnel to share their experiences to help support Royal Air Force and Royal Navy veterans,…

Doug McCorkindale marathon with medal left, with his friend smiling at top of mountain

RAF Honington serviceman takes on three epic challenges for the Fund

RAF Honington serviceman Doug McCorkindale has completed three challenges to raise money for the Fund finishing with the Welsh 3000s this June.