Raf Benevolent Fund

Whether walking, running, cycling or working out at the gym is part of your normal fitness routine, you can change lives as you get fit with the Fit4Change app. Simply download the app, select the RAF Benevolent Fund as your chosen charity and support RAF Family in need. Find out more: http://bit.ly/2towRmV

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund are saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Adrian Swire, a former Chairman of the Fund, and unstinting supporter of our work. Read our tribute to him: http://bit.ly/2wsauze

RAF Benevolent Fund Regional Director (Central/North England and Wales) Mark Quinn served in the Royal Air Force for 25 years following in the footsteps of his granddad who also served. As we continue our series of blogs from former RAF personnel who share with us their RAF centenary moment, Mark tells us about the moment that led him to discover more about his grandfather's RAF service. Read Mark's blog here:

Three Second World War veterans, George Thomson, Alistair Lamb and Vera Macleod were guests of honour this evening at a celebration of the RAF’s centenary in Edinburgh. The trio were joined by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, Air Officer Scotland Air Vice-Marshal Ross Paterson and Air Vice-Marshal David Murray, Chief Executive of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, which organised the event. Funds raised from the evening will go to the RAF100 Appeal, supporting the RAF, RAF Benevolent Fund, RAF Charitable Trust, RAF Museum and RAF Association.

Run for All has distances from 10K to marathon. Choose your race, get your place and raise money to support the RAF Family. http://bit.ly/2DqyN5l #TeamRAFBF

We're looking forward to once again being at the #braemargathering2018 this weekend, and the warm welcome we get from the local community. Come and join Zee, Amanda and Ben Elephant, and the iconic "Braemar Bomb" in the town centre.

Celebrate 100 years of the Royal Air Force by purchasing from our range of official Centenary merchandise. Items in the range include a lapel pin, a ballpen and a triple trinket keyring. Visit our online shop now to make your purchase. http://bit.ly/2sfXpJE
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Did your parents or grandparents serve in the RAF? Are you unhappy with the care service or benefits they are receiving? Our Benefits and Advocacy Service could help. Get in touch with us today. http://bit.ly/1FbxEbw

All the best to the Blades Racing Team who are competing in the Red Bull Air Race this weekend in Russia. In a new blog, Blades pilot Ben Murphy tells us more about the team's World Championship campaign so far, and what they are targeting for the future. Read it here: http://bit.ly/2P3q77e

You still have time to enter our brilliant competition to win tickets to the UK film premiere of Hurricane. The premiere takes place on 4 September in London's Leicester Square. Hurricane retells the story of the Polish RAF pilots as they fought against the might of the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain. The film stars Iwan Rheon, who plays real-life fighter ace Jan Zumbach, Milo Gibson, Stefanie Martini and Krystof Hadek. Enter our competition now! http://bit.ly/hurricanecomp

Earlier this month the first-ever Airfest was held at RAF Cosford. Airfest is a two-day festival of music and activities aimed at young people aged 11-18 who attend our youth support programme, Airplay. Read more: https://www.rafbf.org/…/first-ever-airf est-takes-flight-raf…

This December SAC Dean Payne will be leaving the Royal Air Force after seven years of service. For some, the transition from the RAF to 'civvy street' can present a number of challenges, and this has been true for Dean who with his wife, is expecting his second child. To support Dean while he makes this transition, we offered financial assistance so he could take some courses that will form part of his resettlement training. Read Dean's story: http://bit.ly/2w1OACW

Find your race and book your place from a variety of distances and events nationwide and raise money to support RAF Family in need. Take a look at the events you can choose from: http://bit.ly/2jTDYjl

The RAF Benevolent Fund has increased its support to bereaved RAF families by increasing the amount distributed by the RAF Dependants Fund. The Fund, which is administered by the RAF Benevolent Fund, pays out a lump sum of up to £17,500 in the event of the death of a subscriber. All RAF personnel are eligible to join the RAF Dependants Fund and can sign up at any time.
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Our thoughts are with the family of Second World War veteran Cpl Ron Short whose funeral will be held today. Ron supported the RAF Benevolent Fund by donating his 90th birthday gifts. Later we returned the favour, ensuring he lived comfortably in his retirement. In this blog he remembers what VJ Day was like in Burma: http://bit.ly/2N5s0Qd

Don't miss our exciting new competition! We are giving you the chance to attend the premiere of the new film Hurricane on 4 September in London. Hurricane retells the story of the Polish RAF pilots as they fought against the might of the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain. The film, from Kaleidoscope Entertainment in partnership with Rakuten Cinema, stars Iwan Rheon, who plays real-life fighter ace Jan Zumbach, Milo Gibson, Stefanie Martini and Krystof Hadek. Enter our competition here: http://bit.ly/hurricanecomp

Show your support for the RAF Benevolent Fund with our charity wristband, only £1.99. Buy it today from our online shop. http://bit.ly/1oDbF0n

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the raid by Bomber Command in the island town of Peenemünde in the Baltic Sea. The raid known as Operation Hydra took place on the night of 17/18 August 1943 and struck at the heart of the German Army's research centre. Nearly 600 Bomber Command crews took part but sadly 40 aircraft were lost and almost 280 aircrew were killed, but not before bombs had been dropped, targeting those working on developing destructive V weapons and their facilities. Bomber Command pilot George Dunn shares his memories of the raid. Learn more: https://www.rafbf.org/news-and-blo…/pee nemunde-raid-75-years

The RAF Benevolent Fund supports many RAF personnel stationed abroad and we recently provided a grant to a base in Iraq, some of which went towards the renovation of an area where personnel can relax in the evening and enjoy some home comforts. In a new blog, a serving Flt Lt describes how these home comforts have made all the difference to the morale and wellbeing of those living away from home. Read the blog here: https://www.rafbf.org/news-…/supporting -raf-personnel-abroad

What an incredible place Seacot House is. From the first minute we arrived we felt like we were home. For my 2 boys, whose daddy is away for 6 months with the chinook force to open their bedroom door and see the chinook bedroom was just incredible. We cannot thank you enough x

To my dad who was a Navigator in Lancaster"s and all the brave men and women past present and future we salute you

The RAF Benevolent Fund came to my assistance when i had nowhere else to turn to after serious mental health issues, thank you so much

Thankyou for helping my father in times of need, after a particularly bad accident in 2015, its good to know the RAF take care of their own, retired or not x

Thank you so much to Zee Fletcher of the RAF BF Edinburgh branch for her fantastic support to the Nimrod MR2 community in Moray and her recent support to RAF Personnel at Damneck, Virginia Beach with our RAF 100 centennial celebrations.

Our pins just arrived - thank you so much xxx

My Dad was RAF sergeant happy days loved it

Just donated through the text option of 70020, I'm glad that my money will go to some good x x

Its good to help when we need to .the R A F is doing a good .

I would like to thank the RAFBF for letting me have a mobility scooter after my severe heart attack

I would just like to say a big thank you for looking after my Mum and I last night at the Dambusters 75th anniversary celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall. Everyone was so kind and welcoming and we were both so proud to be there representing my grandad a rear gunner in the 617 squadron

I am so proud of the British RAF & thankful to them all for enabling our island set in the silver seas to remain free. They fought against evil & turned the war around with their bravery, & determination. Great Britain showed the world when facing tyranny the will of Brit's as fighters defending democracy & justice. God Bless the British RAF & thanks to generations of my own family with them all coming home safely with medals.

I am proud to have served and proud to support your work. Per Ardua.

Great help and care would reccomend them highly

Excellent People who help and support in difficult times..They achieve for them in need is Life changing.

Do great work ln helping people .

Although I'm a british-american, my heart will always be in the UK. In the past I have donated to the RAF benevolent fund, sadly being a pensioner now at 70 years old and handicapped I cannot donate, but if my situation never changes I will be back wholeheartedly. I love the RAF benevolent fund and the work it does.

A beautiful song. I wish it all of the luck in the world to make it to Number 1. I've downloaded mine.

When my husband passed away we had collection for RAF Benevolent Fund (this was his wish as he had served in the RAF many years ago and loved it). Our Funeral Director duly sent the donation with the request that it was acknowledged and we got a final total as a few people ha sent straight to RAF. Several months later I messaged them twice and all I got in response was "sorry we usually respond by letter. Still haven't heard a word. I would not donate to RAF again and wish I had gone with the charity that my late Mothers donations went to as we had a response from them within the week. In future any donations go to Help For Hero's.