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Armed Forces Week Guest Blog: Johnny Ball and his happy RAF days

Former RAF serviceman and TV personality, Johnny Ball, shares his story of his RAF days, and his successful career which followed, for Armed Forces Week.

24 June 2024
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“We will be leaving gifts in our Wills to show our appreciation for the Fund”

The RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting members of the RAF Family through thick and thin for over 100 years. Thanks to the support of gifts in Wills, the Fund can…

18 June 2024
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How the Fund supported Reservist Sgt Neil Sinclair and his 7-year-old daughter

Following his daughter’s rare medical diagnosis as a baby, RAF reservist Sergeant Neil Sinclair reached out to the Fund for support, which resulted in £30,000 worth of…

18 June 2024
Royal Visit Council

HRH The Duke of Kent visits the Fund

On 11 June 2024, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent visited our headquarters in London to attend our annual Council Advisory Meeting.

14 June 2024
RAF Pride

Fighting With Pride: Q&A with Pete Ashcroft

For Pride month this June, we spoke to Pete Ashcroft, Head of Community Welfare Programmes at the RAF Benevolent Fund, about the Fund’s partnership with LGBTQ+ charity…

10 June 2024
3 runners and Liam standing smiling in Fund tshirts

RAF personnel and veterans complete Woodhall Spa 10K for the Fund

On Sunday 9 June, members of the RAF Family took part in the Woodhall Spa 10K to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.