About Us

Find out more about our charity vision and mission
and about the history of the Fund

Our Vision

For serving RAF personnel to develop their full potential through sport and physical activities.

Our Mission

To enable serving RAF personnel to access sporting opportunities and physical activities.

Who We Are

We are an independent charity that supports serving RAF personnel by enabling them to take part in sports and physical activities at all levels.

We want everyone in the RAF regardless of their role, rank, physical ability or competing level to have access to sports facilities, equipment, and training through our support we help to safeguard their health and wellbeing.

Our Team

Ross Perriam

Chief Executive Officer

Niki Graske

Chief Operating Officer

Hannah Booth
Hannah Booth

Grants &
Programmes Manager

Emma Feeney
Emma Feeney

Grants Assistant

Alex Sexton

Head of Marketing &
Communications

Louise Bargus

Marketing &
Communications Manager

Angelique Lyon

Head of Finance

Debbie Kitchen

Finance Manager

Nicky Howe
Nicky Howe

Accounts Assistant

Paola Butler

Finance Officer

Karen Hansford

Operations Manager

Lisa Hapgood

Operations Assistant

Emma Harper

Commercial Coordinator

Diane Brown

Feshiebridge Coordinator

David Whittingham

Project Manager

Claire Wallace

Governance, Policy &
Assurance Manager

Our History

1919 - 1922

Formation of the Air Council Central Fund to collate from disbanded RAF units monies donated to support the welfare of others in RAF service by both commissioned and Non-commissioned RAF personnel

1922 - 1937

The continued input and amalgamation of non-public welfare funds to improve the amenities of service life for the benefit of serving personnel

1937

Fund renamed ‘RAF Central Reserve Fund’ and the objectives of the Fund widened to allow for the provision of support towards the formation of Messes and Service Institutes at new RAF Units

1943

Fund registered under its current name as the ‘RAF Central Fund’

1993

RAF Sports Lottery established by the charity to generate additional funding to supplement income generated from invested monies

2007

The Mechanics Fund amalgamated into the Fund with the objectives of providing enrichment funding to support RAF trainees

2014

Fund incorporated with charitable constitution which reconfirms its original charitable purpose of providing enduring support to our serving personnel

2018

The Fund continues to work with our RAF colleagues to identify and respond to the evolving needs of our beneficiaries

2024

The Fund completes groundbreaking merger with the RAF Sports Federation and 36 RAF Sports Associations, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of sports and physical activity within the RAF

Marketing and Grants Coordinator

Latest News

Marketing and Grants Coordinator

We are looking for a creative, organised and constructive coordinator to support the Fund’s Marketing and Grants departments. The Marketing and Grants Coordinator will help raise the charity’s profile and its brands to best support the Fund’s beneficiaries alongside administering and coordinating the running of the Fund’s grant programmes to ensure the efficient and transparent distribution of its charitable funding.

11th March 2024

Grants Coordinator

Latest News

Grants Coordinator

We are looking for an organised and constructive coordinator to join the Fund’s Grant department. Our grant programmes are designed to support as many military personnel as possible to achieve their full potential through sport and physical activities.

11th March 2024

International Women’s Day – Clare’s Story

Latest Faces of The Fund

International Women’s Day – Clare’s Story

RAF Sport is proud to have many successful female athletes representing the Royal Air Force in their chosen sport. This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the remarkable success of the women’s Telemark team through the story of Squadron Leader Clare Thomas’s inspirational ten-year journey.

8th March 2024

RAF Central Fund Board Trustee

Latest News

RAF Central Fund Board Trustee

The Royal Air Force Central Fund is seeking an Independent Trustee for its Board.  This non-executive position will oversee the...

13th February 2024

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