Supporting RAF
Serving Personnel

A charity that works to safeguard the health and wellbeing of serving personnel through access to sporting opportunities and physical activities.

Every year we deliver integral support to individuals, RAF Stations and Sports Associations to enhance their time whilst serving. Ultimately, we want everyone regardless of their role, rank, physical ability or competing level to have access to sports facilities, equipment and training.

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The Central Fund has been a game-changer. Their continuous support has made it possible for me to compete at the highest levels.

Sqn Ldr Simon Almond

Sportsman of the Year – Simon’s Story

I've benefitted from Central Fund support both personally and as a coach for the RAF Coningsby women's football team. I try to give back by playing the Sports Lottery which I signed up for at the start of my career; I have also been lucky enough to win a prize of £2,000!

Sgt Karl Ross

Coaching career leads to Coningsby success – Karl’s story

As an ambassador for the RAF Central Fund, I enjoy helping to promote their charitable work for sport and physical activities across the RAF. As a beneficiary of the Fund’s hard work myself, I am passionate about ways I can help people get involved and find the power of sport.

Cpl Emily Brown

Lockdown initiative leads to RAFCF Ambassador role – Emily’s Story
SAC Sophie Wodecki

Table Tennis has been a great outlet for me to improve my physical and mental robustness. The Central Fund's support both at an individual and Station level is heavily reliant on the Sports Lottery, the Fund’s principal fundraising tool. This is why I choose to play, knowing that I’m giving back to the charity that does so much to support me and others across the RAF.

SAC Sophie Wodecki

Zero to Hero – Sophie’s Story

Whilst OIC of Brize Norton saddle club we were successful in an application for grant funding to help us purchase branded clothing for team members to wear, giving us a real sense of belonging and identity.

WO Saul Vine

Opportunities and Determination – Saul’s Story

One day taster sessions were extremely popular and five years down the line we have a Pumas squad of over 20 regular players. Support from the RAF Central Fund has been pivotal to the success of these sessions and the RAF Pumas are currently the only military female ice hockey team.

Chf Tech Jennie Anstey

International Women’s Day – Jennie’s Story
Mike Nicholson

Many of the sporting opportunities I’ve had since joining the RAF are thanks to the RAF Central Fund through funds generated by the Sports Lottery.

Sgt Mike Nicholson

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The RAF Central Fund continue to provide an unrivalled amount of support to RAF personnel to achieve their sporting achievements.

Sgt Danny Burke

Read Danny's Story

The road to recovery began with therapy and the astonishing understanding of my family and colleagues. But sport and exercise, supported by the RAF Central Fund, was a critical part of my long-term wellness.

WO Justin 'Max' Wall

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Sgt Luke James - RAF Winter Champs

After many hours on court, I was selected to train with the RAF tennis squad, travelling back to the UK each month. As the current Deputy Director of the RAF Lawn Tennis Association, I am extremely grateful to the RAF Central Fund for their continued support.

Sgt Luke James

Read Luke's Story

Without the support from the RAF Central Fund I wouldn't have been able to compete at World or European Championships and get the results I've achieved.

Fg Off Hannah Dodwell

Read Hannah's Story

I play the Sports Lottery as I am a keen sportsman and have always competitively played football and golf. My membership not only provides vital support for my sport but also helps others compete in sports they love - with a chance to win some money too!

Sgt Mark Watson

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Station Grant Funding

Offering Station and Unit level support to enable serving personnel to access sport and physical activities.

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Sports Grant Funding

Individual and group funding supporting RAF personnel to develop and achieve through sport at all levels.

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Fundraising

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Our Annual Impact

North East North West Yorkshire East Midlands West Midlands East of England Greater London South East South West Wales Scotland Northern Ireland Isle of Man Ireland

Overall Funding 2021

Station level support

£260,689

Personnel supported

6,553

Individual support

£341,731

Personnel supported

2,706

Supporting personnel during a pandemic

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Overseas Funding

Station level support

£104,664

Personnel supported

2,130

Individual support

£16,934

Personnel supported

88

Bowled over to support RAF cricket in Italy

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East of England

Station level support

£7,965

Personnel supported

242

Individual support

£37,156

Personnel supported

159

New bikes for RAF Honington with help from the RAF Central Fund

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East Midlands

Station level support

£769

Personnel supported

340

Individual support

£89,309

Personnel supported

233

Walk & Talk cards for physical and mental wellbeing

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Greater London

Individual support

£11,491

Personnel supported

15

Supporting personnel during a pandemic

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Northern Ireland

Individual support

£262

Personnel supported

3

Supporting personnel during a pandemic

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North East

Station level support

£30,027

Personnel supported

645

Individual support

£6,548

Personnel supported

89

Supporting personnel during a pandemic

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North West

Individual support

£250

Personnel supported

2

Supporting personnel during a pandemic

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Scotland

Station level support

£800

Personnel supported

85

Individual support

£18,950

Personnel supported

88

Supporting personnel during a pandemic

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South East

Station level support

£39,825

Personnel supported

1,866

Individual support

£105,323

Personnel supported

500

Supporting personnel during a pandemic

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South West

Station level support

£26,255

Personnel supported

615

Individual support

£18,286

Personnel supported

75

Supporting personnel during a pandemic

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Wales

Station level support

£20,150

Personnel supported

160

Individual support

£3,916

Personnel supported

16

Supporting personnel during a pandemic

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West Midlands

Station level support

£26,234

Personnel supported

210

Individual support

£20,821

Personnel supported

95

Supporting personnel during a pandemic

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Yorkshire & The Humber

Station level support

£4,000

Personnel supported

260

Individual support

£12,485

Personnel supported

174

Supporting personnel during a pandemic

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Win £10,000 Cash

A guaranteed £10,000 jackpot every week with the RAF Sports Lottery

Your chance to win from thousands of £s worth of prizes every week whilst supporting your RAF charity and enabling us to fund sport and physical activities across the RAF.

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RAF Sports Lottery Results

15 November 2024

1st

£10,000

Mike Whitwham

380741

2nd

£3,000

Shaun Walker

414894

3rd

£2,000

Jonathan Taylor

976498

4th

£1,000

Anonymous

407621

5th

£500

Anonymous

888448

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Our lodges situated in the Cairngorms National Park offer a great opportunity for outdoor sport and recreational activities.

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Amazing Discounts with MyZone Partnership

Offering all serving RAF personnel considerable discounts on their heart rate monitoring system.

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Operations Assistant

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Operations Assistant

We are looking for an organised and adaptable individual to support the Fund’s Operations department to provide effective and proactive support.

19th November 2024

RAF Central Fund Study Reveals £6.5 Million Social Value of Sport and Physical Activity

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RAF Central Fund Study Reveals £6.5 Million Social Value of Sport and Physical Activity

A new report commissioned by the RAF Central Fund has revealed the profound impact of sport and physical activity on both the wellbeing of personnel and the overall social value created within the service.

15th November 2024

Top Table Tennis Talent Headlines 2024 RAF Sport Awards

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Top Table Tennis Talent Headlines 2024 RAF Sport Awards

Among the impressive line-up of winners, a special highlight was AS1 Darcie Muggeson Proud, who was awarded RAF Sportswoman of the Year. She has achieved remarkable success in her first year of service.

14th November 2024

RAF Archery Success at UK National County Champs

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RAF Archery Success at UK National County Champs

Nine archers from across the RAF recently participated in the 2024 UK National County Championships at the Lilleshall National Sports & Conferencing Centre. The team achieved their best ever result in the competition, collecting a bronze medal in the Mixed Barebow event. We caught up with Sergeant Ellie Spinks and Flying Officer Ryan Elkes to hear all about the event and their success.

31st October 2024

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