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Central Fund supports 2025 Alpine Challenge
The Alpine Challenge continues to provide a fantastic opportunity for personnel to enhance their wellbeing by taking on physical challenges whilst developing mental resilience and building social connections. Charitable funding from RAF Central Fund grant programmes supported this year’s Alpine Challenge in several ways.
14th February 2025
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RBL continue support for RAF Sport into second year
The RAF Central Fund is delighted to welcome the Royal British Legion (RBL) into their second year as a proud supporter of RAF Sport. Further strengthening this partnership enables RBL to showcase their commitment to inclusivity and to enhance brand awareness amongst serving personnel.
22nd January 2025
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Babcock commit to supporting RAF Sport with new agreement announced
The RAF Central Fund is delighted to announce that after a successful first year, Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence and aerospace company, has agreed to continue its partnership as a proud supporter of RAF Sport into 2025.
11th December 2024
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Celebrating RAF Sportsman of the Year 2024: Mike Cutler
The 2024 RAF Sport Awards represented an opportunity to honour the finest athletic talent within the RAF Community, and this year’s RAF Sportsman of the Year award belonged to a truly extraordinary individual - Mike Cutler.
6th December 2024
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The Rising Popularity of Pickleball
Combining elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong, pickleball is a sport rising in popularity across the RAF. With its unique blend of accessibility, fun and competitiveness, pickleball offers a great opportunity for people of all ages and fitness levels to get involved in sport, from avid athletes to beginners looking for a new physical activity.
27th November 2024
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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
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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
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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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