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RAF Central Fund partners with SportsHotels.com
The RAF Central Fund is proud to announce a new partnership with SportsHotels.com, who join us as our Official Accommodation Partner, supporting the wellbeing and sporting aspirations of RAF personnel.
31st October 2025
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RAF Gibraltar wins RAF Central Fund Unit Award at the 2025 RAF Sport Awards
Last week, the 2025 RAF Sport Awards brought together the very best of the Royal Air Force’s sporting talent and dedication in an afternoon of celebration and pride. Held for the first time at the prestigious RAF Club in London, the event highlighted the power of sport to inspire, unite, and strengthen the RAF community.
29th October 2025
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Conquering the land, sea and sky – Sam shares his story
Corporal Sam Anderton's story is one of true determination and versatility. He shared with us how diversifying across multiple sporting disciplines has enriched his life, supported his career development within the RAF, and explains the vital role that funding from the RAF Central Fund has played in enabling him to continue pursuing his passion for boxing.
8th October 2025
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Double Cup Winners RAF Polo Praises The Fund For Its Support
It will be a summer to remember for the RAF Polo Association (RAFPA), who took both the Duke of York’s Cup and the Sassoon Cup, winning the Inter-Services 2025 outright! Wing Commander Victoria Woodhead was delighted to share RAFPA’s news, and also told us how support through our charitable grants has helped fuel their success.
20th August 2025
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From PTI to Pitch Leader – Lottery Jackpot Winner Cat’s Story
With sport at the heart of her journey into the RAF, captain of the RAF Women’s Football team, Sergeant Cat Beaver, talks to us about her passion for sport, success as a football captain for both the RAF and UKAF teams, and how the support from the RAF Central Fund has enabled her to train, compete, and grow.
13th August 2025
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RAF Shawbury Gliding Club Celebrates 100th MEF Bursary Student
The RAF Shawbury Gliding Club (RSGC) recently marked a major milestone, with the celebration of its 100th student supported through their Mechanics Endowment Fund (MEF) bursary.
8th August 2025
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Tri-Nations Triumph for RAF Rugby League!
The most highly anticipated fixture in the RAF Rugby League calendar reached its thrilling climax last week, as the Royal Air Force beat reigning champions, the Royal Australian Air Force, to be crowned champions of the Tri-Nations Rugby League Tournament 2025!
30th July 2025
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Central Fund Powers Essential Equipment for Akrotiri’s Scuba Club
The RAF Central Fund Enrichment Grant Programme provides large-scale support by awarding funding to stations and units to benefit the maximum number of RAF personnel. Earlier this year, the Scuba Club at RAF Akrotiri was awarded a significant grant from the Fund to enable the purchase of new equipment.
18th July 2025
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Plane pull challengers at RAF Coningsby
Eight teams of six people took on the challenge of pulling the BBMF Dakota, which weighs over 17,000 lbs, over a distance of 92m – that’s the sum of the wingspans of each of the five aircraft types in service with the BBMF.