RAF Benevolent Fund

We are the longest-standing Royal Air Force charity, dedicated to supporting serving and former RAF personnel, and their families.

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🎂Today (Friday 23 October) marks our 107th anniversary. 💙

📅For over a century, our commitment has never wavered - supporting serving personnel, veterans, and their families through every challenge, big or small.

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@Dunkirk_1940 @MandyHickson @chinnychick Good luck Jacob and thank you for your support.

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Schools out and I’ve reached £83,241.34. Tomorrow I fly to Africa for the climb of my life to support the RAF Family @RAFBF - if you haven’t already please sponsor me and help me reach my £100,000 target🎯
Oh and share the heck out of this, Thank you 🙌
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From shared memories to stolen chocolate, camaraderie is at the heart of the @RoyalAirForce 💙

Our Group Friendship Breaks give veterans and beneficiaries the chance to relax, reconnect, and build lifelong friendships in a supportive, welcoming setting.

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Read more: https://t.co/cRvm60uq9U

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Thanks to the generosity of our donors, children at 25 @RoyalAirForce across the UK enjoyed access to summer holiday camps packed with fun, learning and adventure. Your support helps us fund initiatives like these, making a real difference to RAF families.

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Read the full story on our website: https://t.co/RO1rXv8lYe

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Congratulations to Lewis, an RAF Medic at @RAF_Leeming who completed the tough #PARAS10 challenge, carrying a 35lb bergen over 10 miles at Catterick Garrison while raising funds for us.

Thank you for supporting serving personnel, veterans & their families. 💙

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After looking after those you love, a gift in your Will helps protect the @RoyalAirForce Family for generations to come.

👉 Learn more: https://t.co/dS78annkIa

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86 years ago, the Battle of Britain took place.

The bravery and courage of those who gave their lives to fight for our freedom are still remembered.

Could you show your support with a donation today?

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We’re delighted to be one of the charity partners for the 2026 Lincoln Santa Fun Run.

Around 2,000 Santas will run & walk through Lincoln’s historic Cathedral Quarter, with 2km & 4km options available.

👉 Find out more on how you can help support us: https://t.co/yVdYrXho2G

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🤔Bingo, archery or simply catching up over a cuppa: which would you choose?

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Our Group Friendship Breaks give retired members of the @RoyalAirForce Family the chance to enjoy a supported break away.

Hosted by our specialist Welfare team, each break offers companionship, relaxation and reassurance, with help always close at hand.

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This Black History Month, we celebrate Squadron Leader Ulric Cross, DFC, DSO – a true @RoyalAirForce legend. Ulric arrived in Britain in 1941, and joining the RAF to train as a navigator.

Learn more about the inspiring story of Ulric Cross ⬇️

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Last month, fundraiser Kai completed a skydive to raise money for us.

Kai said: “The view was incredible and the feeling was unreal from the second we jumped out of the aircraft!"

Would you do a skydrive?

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As ordinary people, leaving a Legacy allows Kate and her husband to give back without impacting their lives today.

Gifts in Wills contribute to our lifelong assistance - ensuring we can always answer the call when RAF families need us.

Learn more: https://t.co/dS78annkIa

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When Caroline lost her husband Roger to incurable cancer 25 years ago, her world fell apart.

We provided vital financial aid, bereavement support, and a pathway out of isolation.

💙To get support, visit: https://t.co/dFUTi9mfpq

#Worldmentalhealthday

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Join us in wishing a Happy 91st Birthday to His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent!

His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent has been our President since 1969.

From all of us at the RAF Benevolent Fund, we send His Royal Highness our warmest birthday wishes.

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The Folly isn't just a holiday house; it’s a specially designed retreat in Bridlington where @RoyalAirForce families come to reconnect.

Take a break you deserve. Apply today: 🔗 https://t.co/As0H9VFBTz

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📣Coventry, do you have what it takes?

🌟Put yourself to the test at @RoyalAirForce Coventry Town Show problem-solving challenges, STEM discovery and more.

▶️09-11 October 2026
▶️10:00 - 16:30
▶️ FREE
▶️Broadgate, Coventry

🔗Reserve your spot: https://t.co/ELIdCElAIR