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Two gentleman sitting together in front of lake on break

How the Fund brought friends Rod and John together

Rod and John, both RAF veterans and widowers, met during a RAF Benevolent Fund Group Friendship Break and quickly formed a lasting bond. Through shared experiences and…

28 August 2025
Steve Green and family

"The Fund’s support has given me a normal life following a life-changing injury"

After more than a decade serving in the RAF as an Air Frame Technician, including deployments to the Falklands and Kandahar, Steve Green suffered a life-changing injury…

27 August 2025
RAF Wittering personnel at new outdoor hub

How the Fund supported improvements to Station facilities at RAF Wittering

We take a look at how our Station Grants programme has supported investment in facilities at RAF Wittering and enhanced the wellbeing of serving personnel and their…

Family at The Folly

"Our break at The Folly gave us the chance to spend quality time together as a family"

For RAF veteran Bill Sannwald, the Fund’s holiday home ‘The Folly’ provided some much-needed time away with his family in a peaceful location.

17 July 2025
Robert on his mobility scooter in park

“Having the Fund there reminds you you’re still part of the RAF Family”

For RAF veteran Robert McDowall, the support from the RAF Benevolent Fund has been life changing. With practical and financial assistance organised by the Fund’s welfare…

15 July 2025
Matt Wickens and family on beach

“The Fund was there for our family when we needed it most”

After a devastating sledging accident left RAF serviceman Matt Wickens in constant pain with a long recovery, the RAF Benevolent Fund was there by his side providing…

22 June 2025