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RAF Benevolent Fund

Impact Report 2024

The RAF Benevolent Fund has supported the RAF Family for over 105 years, providing emotional, financial and practical support to serving personnel, veterans, families and the bereaved across the UK and in 30 other countries. In 2024 the charity supported 64,876 people, spending £15.1m, and helped around 400 households uncover nearly £2m in previously unclaimed benefits. Fundraising income reached £16.2m — a 15% increase — and 91% of beneficiaries reported the Fund had improved their overall quality of life.

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Financial grants for home adaptations, mobility aids and essential living costs; benefits and advocacy advice; casework support for complex needs including homelessness, debt and mental health; community engagement and veteran meet-ups; Dementia Reminiscence Groups; educational grants for children of RAF personnel; housing at affordable rents; bereavement support

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 64,876 members of the RAF Family supported in 2024 across the UK and 30 other countries, with £15.1m spent on support
Key Metric 2 Around 400 households helped to uncover nearly £2m in previously unclaimed benefits through expert benefits advice
Key Metric 3 £16.2m raised in fundraising income in 2024 — a 15% increase on the previous year — with regular givers growing by 17%

Key Outcomes

  • 91% of beneficiaries said the Fund improved their overall quality of life; 98% satisfied or very satisfied with caseworker support
  • 112% increase in active volunteers in 2024; Dementia Reminiscence Groups supported 424 veterans and carers; 60% of beneficiaries reached by Community Engagement Workers had never previously contacted the Fund
  • Advocacy team supported 108 beneficiaries in complex legal situations, unlocking around £743,000 in financial gains for vulnerable RAF Family members

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