Top 10 blogs of 2018
We had lots of great blogs on our website in 2018. Here, we've picked ten of our favourites.
A friendly voice at the end of the phone
When 95-year-old Howard Battson's wife passed away two years ago, Howard's world was turned upside down. The Fund is proud to stand side-by-side with Howard and other RAF veterans in a bid to help combat social isolation and loneliness..
Broomhall House helps raise £15,000 for the RAF Family
A spectacular two-day event attended by 100 supercars has raised more than £15,000 for the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo drums up almost £200,000 for the Fund
Following another sell-out year, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has pledged £193,250 to support the work of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund in Scotland.
Beaujolais Run drivers gear up to support the Fund
This year's Beaujolais Runners have visited some historic sites, including paying their respects at Wing Commander Guy Gibson's graveside in Holland, raising money and awareness for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Launch of multi-million pound support to enhance mental wellbeing and combat isolation among RAF personnel
A new report from the RAF Benevolent Fund finds that the biggest challenges our serving RAF and their partners are experiencing include mental wellbeing difficulties, social isolation and partner employment opportunities.
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What the Autumn Budget means for the RAF Family
In the latest edition of our advice blog, Welfare Benefits Advisor Jen Kelly outlines the key welfare benefit changes announced in the Autumn Budget, which may be relevant for the RAF Family.
Airplay youngsters pay their own poppy tribute for Remembrance
As the nation stopped to mark Remembrance Day this year and the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, members of the RAF Benevolent Fund's Airplay youth support scheme took time to pay their own tribute.
The RAF Benevolent Fund's President, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent KG hosts centenary lunch at Buckingham Palace
On Monday 29 October, a number of Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund supporters attended a luncheon at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the RAF Benevolent Fund's President, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent KG.
Tributes paid to Bomber Command veteran Harry Irons
All at the RAF Benevolent Fund are mourning the loss of Harry Irons DFC - one of the greatest supporters of the Bomber Command Memorial – after he passed away this weekend.
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