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Stacey Mitchell

“I can now live independently in my adapted home thanks to the Fund”

Stacey Mitchell joined the RAF aged 19, ready for a long and fulfilling career in the services. However, her career was cut short in November 2016 when Stacey sustained…

1 September 2023
Colin Bell sponsored walk

WW2 Mosquito Bomber Pilot, 102, takes on extraordinary challenge for Fund

Former Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell (DFC AE FRICS), 102, is taking part in an extraordinary fundraising challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, London’s…

1 September 2023
Tour De Bases

Duo take on huge cycling challenge for charities

A duo from Lincoln have undertaken a tremendous cycling challenge to raise money for three charities close to their hearts – Cancer Research UK, SSAFA and the RAF…

25 August 2023
peenemunde raid

Peenemünde raid – 80 years on

Eighty years ago one of the lesser known but perhaps most important Bomber Command raids of the Second World War took place. The raid on Peenemünde, credited with saving…

RAF Central Band performing on stage

Central Band of the RAF to perform special concert to support the Fund

On Sunday 10 September, the Central Band of the Royal Air Force will perform a special concert at the Alban Arena in St. Albans to support the RAF Benevolent Fund.

14 August 2023
Airplay JCA Condover Hall

Reflecting on the 2023 Airbreaks

This month, One YMCA in conjunction with the RAF Benevolent Fund and partner YMCAs, held a three-day break in Shewsbury for children and young people of military…

9 August 2023