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April Fools Club members in jackets and hats smiling in front of winter trees

April Fools Club members take on Falklands trek for Fund

On 5 February 2024, five members of the April Fools Club will be taking on a four-day trek across the Falkland Islands to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

30 January 2024
Lived Experience Network

Introducing the Fund’s new Lived Experience Network

The RAF Benevolent Fund is proud to launch its new Lived Experience Network which aims to increase the inclusion of the RAF Family in its work.

Family photo wearing life jackets on an activity day out

“Our adapted home is life-changing for us all – the extent of the Fund’s support has been incredible”

Flight Lieutenant Graeme Ritchie and wife Bianca turned to the Fund for financial assistance to help build their forever home, to meet the complex needs of their 10-year…

16 January 2024
Glen smiling in wheelchair in garden sun shining

“It was hard for me to stay home all the time – the Fund has helped me to do what I love most”

We spoke to Glen Tallett about how the ongoing support from the Fund has not only helped him with his physical needs but has helped to improve his mental health and…

9 January 2024
Nigel and Tom standing in front of P-8 Poseidon at Lossiemouth

RAF father and son duo take on Mount Kilimanjaro trek for Fund

On 17 January, father and son duo will take on an eight-day trek to Mount Kilimanjaro with a goal to reach the summit to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

8 January 2024
Paul Hughesdon

Paul Hughesdon awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list

The RAF Benevolent Fund’s former Director of Grants, Services and Programme, Paul Hughesdon has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his…