The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund supports current and former members of the RAF, their partners and families, providing practical, emotional and financial support, whenever they need us. We are committed to getting them through the toughest times, whatever life may send their way.
From relationship counselling to financial grants, we provide a range of services for the RAF Family. Most of our services can be used by both serving and former personnel and their partners and children. This includes one-off grants to help with unexpected expenses like a broken boiler or home adaptions, respite care and bereavement support.
Some services can only be accessed by current personnel and their families. These include our subsidised breaks and online mindfulness programme. For former personnel and their partners, our Telephone Friendship Groups provide a safe space to chat to others in the comfort of their own home. Each case for financial assistance is considered individually and depends on a person’s financial circumstances. We carry out a full, comprehensive assessment, considering someone’s needs and whether there are other ways we can support them.
