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"The Folly is the perfect place to unwind and reconnect as a family"
With deployments, family responsibilities and the daily demands of service life, RAF couple Warrant Officer Fiona and Sergeant Matt Phillips often found it difficult to…
Birmingham International Tattoo 2026
A parade like no other, the Birmingham International Tattoo is Britain's biggest indoor tattoo featuring military and other marching bands, pipes & drums, field gun…
Nominations open for RAF Benevolent Fund Awards 2026
The annual awards offer RAF welfare charity, the RAF Benevolent Fund, an opportunity to formally recognise the contributions made by individuals, RAF Stations, squadrons…
Fundraiser to take on Land’s End to John O’Groats ride in 2026
In April 2026, RAF Reserve Tony Hall will take on a 1000-mile cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
"The Folly is the perfect place to unwind and reconnect as a family"
With deployments, family responsibilities and the daily demands of service life, RAF couple Warrant Officer Fiona and Sergeant Matt Phillips often found it difficult to…
Discover the benefits of cycling with the Fund’s Heritage Ride
Looking for a new way to boost your wellbeing, get outdoors and make a difference? The RAF Benevolent Fund’s virtual Heritage Ride 2025 offers the chance to improve your…
Fundraiser to take on Land’s End to John O’Groats ride in 2026
In April 2026, RAF Reserve Tony Hall will take on a 1000-mile cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
The Heritage Ride 2025 - key information
The countdown is on for our virtual Heritage Ride 2025 event! See all the key information you need about the event.
Dorchester Abbey Concert
Join the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, with the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and Royal Air Force Benson, for an evening of festive music in the magnificent…
Broomhall House event with Red Arrows pilot supports Fund
On Saturday 4 October 2025, Lord and Lady Bruce hosted a dinner in support of the RAF Benevolent Fund at their family home, Broomhall House, in Scotland.
One Day's Service, a Lifetime of Support
For 106 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has stood side-by-side with the RAF Family, providing practical, emotional and financial support, whenever needed. From the Fund’s…
Impact Report
In 2024, we were proud to be there for the RAF Family, just as we always have been for the past century, quickly developing innovative support to meet the challenges of…
We're at the heart of the RAF Family
For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting members of our RAF Family through thick and thin providing practical, emotional, and financial support whenever they need us.
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The RAF Benevolent Fund is here for current and former RAF personnel and their families, offering a range of support including financial assistance, breaks, emotional wellbeing support, and more. As an independent charity that relies on your generosity, we also offer many ways for you to get involved and help us continue our vital work.
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