Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

Who we are

Since our foundation in 1919, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been there, through thick and thin, supporting the RAF family. We are an independent charity and receive no regular Government funding. 

Our principal activities are the following:

• To provide assistance to the RAF family, when they are in need.
• To maintain and preserve the RAF Memorial in London on behalf of the nation.
• To support the morale and wellbeing of the serving RAF.
• To be responsible for the Bomber Command Memorial in central London.

We provide a spectrum of services that range from our Airplay programme supporting children growing up on RAF stations, to relationship counselling for RAF couples and respite breaks for RAF families and veterans.

We also support members of the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) (including members of the Combined Cadet Force RAF component) if they are injured whilst on duty.

Our culture and values

Empathetic – we listen and seek to understand, standing side-by-side with the RAF Family.

People-focused – we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Responsive – we do what we say we will, and use evidence and insight to adapt to changing needs.

Inclusive – we work hard to ensure everyone feels valued and supported, and make ourselves accessible.

Innovative – we are forward leaning and encourage new ideas and approaches to remain relevant.