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Natalie and Airplay Youth Workers

“Airplay has always been such a huge part of my life”

Growing up in the RAF, Natalie Evans joined her local RAF Benevolent Fund Airplay Youth Club to make friends and have fun on base. As we mark 15 years of Airplay this…

14 April 2025
Yian and Coco

National Pet Day: How the Fund supported Yian with Coco the assistance dog

Thanks to a grant from the RAF Benevolent Fund, Yian, now eight years old, continues to thrive with the support of his assistance dog, Coco. His specially trained…

10 April 2025
Phoebe and Lois in Airplay hoodies taking part in activities

“Airplay provides a safe space full of understanding for our daughters”

For Sarah Wright and her husband Dale, who have been part of the RAF Family for nearly 25 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Airplay youth programme has been an essential…

7 April 2025
Amileigh and son wearing I love mum top with Fund roundel

Mother’s Day 2025: How the Fund was there for Amileigh and her family

To mark Mother’s Day 2025 this Sunday, we spoke to mother-of-two Amileigh Salt about what Mother’s Day means to her and her children, and the impact of the RAF…

27 March 2025
Geoff in uniform young and now

“The Fund has been there for me through difficult times – their support means everything to me”

After 20 years of service in the RAF, Geoff Stevens has faced some tough times, from being medically discharged to dealing with the loss of his wife. But through it all,…

24 March 2025
Władysława Kondracka

The extraordinary life of Polish WAAF veteran Władysława Kondracka

Fund beneficiary and former Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) veteran Władysława Kondracka has lived an extraordinary life. After being exiled to Siberia with her…