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Neil Green standing smiling

“The counselling from the Fund has picked me up during difficult times in my life”

After the loss of both parents, separating from his wife, and a decline in his personal health, RAF veteran Neil sought the support from the Fund’s welfare services to…

9 October 2023
Andy Layton

"Getting used to our new life is a struggle – without support from the Fund I don’t know where we’d be"

In 2021 life for Andy and his family, as they knew it, changed in an instant. After suffering a serious brain haemorrhage, RAF weapon’s technician Andy Layton was left…

5 October 2023
Elizabeth running and smiling in Fund branding

University student completes Hever Castle Triathlon for the Fund in late father's memory

On 23 September, Elizabeth Williams completed the Hever Castle triathlon raising money for the Fund in memory of her late father who was an RAF serviceman.

4 October 2023
Garden makeover crew and Fund in garden

The Fund partners with BT Openreach to transform RAF veteran’s garden

RAF veteran Richard Thompson has recently received a garden makeover with thanks to the team at BT Openreach, in partnership with the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Julie Corbett and others with Ben Elephant mascot

Ulster 5k run completed in Northern Ireland for the RAF Benevolent Fund

On Saturday 2 September, 111 adults and 31 children took part in the Ulster 5K and 1.5K Children’s race held at the Coleraine campus of Ulster University.

27 September 2023
Brizefest stage with lights and union jack flags

Fun for all the family at the annual RAF Station Families' Days

The annual RAF Station Families’ Days are supported by the RAF Benevolent Fund, to bring serving personnel and their families and friends together at RAF stations across…