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Airplay kids

Helping young people express themselves in a safe place

As LGBT History month draws to a close, the RAF Benevolent Fund shines a light on how Airplay is helping RAF children explore their sexuality.

26 February 2021
Kirsty Murphy and dad

My dad was shot down and captured during the Gulf War

For Blades and former Red Arrow pilot Kirsty Murphy the 30th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War marks a more personal milestone.

23 February 2021
An Airplay child

First-of-its-kind research looks at children of RAF families

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund launched its Growing Up in the RAF report, which is the first research to look exclusively at the wellbeing of children and young…

22 February 2021
RAF Scampton

RAF Benevolent Fund delighted to be championed by RAF Scampton

A great start to 2021 sees the Fund chosen as one of RAF Scampton's chosen charities for the year.

Stuart Robinson

My journey from injury to the Paralympic Games

For RAF Benevolent Fund Ambassador Stuart Robinson, 19 February marks the start of a journey which took him from the frontline in Afghanistan to preparing for the Tokyo…

19 February 2021
Andrew Harrop

I would be lost and alone without the Fund

Falklands war veteran Andrew (Harry) Harrop left the Royal Air Force in 1988 when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The RAF Benevolent Fund has been by his side…

18 February 2021