Supporting You
As your charity, we are absolutely committed to working with you, to find the best methods to enhance and support you as you work and live within the serving RAF community. One of the ways we do this is by offering sporting centres and recreational accommodation enabling serving personnel bespoke venues for taking part in their sport or outdoor activity of choice.
Danesfield
Danesfield is the Home of RAF Rowing and RAF Canoeing and also is a Force Development facility in partnership with 22 Gp. For more information please get in touch at: mail@rafcf.org.uk.
Feshiebridge Lodges
Self-catering holiday and activity accommodation in the heart of the breathtaking Scottish Highlands – the perfect escape for families, couples and groups all year round.
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Vine Lane
Based in Uxbridge, Vine Lane is the home of RAF Cricket. Further details coming soon.
Halton Tennis Centre
Halton Tennis Centre is leased by the Fund to the Halton Tennis Centre charity. The charity enables participation in healthy recreational activities, particularly tennis. The Fund and Halton Tennis Centre work together to ensure RAF personnel, of all abilities, have access to the exceptional facilities for training and competitions. With indoor and outdoor courts, RAF personnel can enjoy tennis, and the numerous other facilities, throughout the year.
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Meet the 2026 RAFCF Athlete Ambassadors
The RAF Central Fund unveils its 2026 Athlete Ambassadors, celebrating RAF personnel competing at elite level while serving.
6th March 2026
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Serving the Game – Kenny Martin’s Nomination for Referee of the Year
RAF Football referee Sgt Kenny Martin has been nominated for Scottish Lower League Referee of the Year 2026, a recognition that honours excellence across grassroots and lower league football in Scotland and celebrates officials who demonstrate leadership and consistency throughout the season.
20th February 2026
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From Piano to Piste – Paralympian Shona’s Story
World Championship medallist and ParalympicsGB athlete, Cpl Shona Brownlee, started her career in the RAF as a musician, drawn to the Service for the variety of opportunities offered. However, when complications from an ankle injury resulted in a life changing operation, Shona took an opportunity during her rehabilitation that would change her life forever once again.
21st January 2026
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Shredding slopes and creating communities at the Alpine Challenge
The Alpine Challenge is an event for RAF personnel who enjoy the thrill of winter sports. Every year, enthusiasts from beginners to elite athletes gather to take part in an endurance race against the magnificent backdrop of the Austrian Alps. Catering to all levels of skill, the two-week event is not only where the seasoned winter sports competitors go to battle it out for medals but is also an excellent opportunity for those who want to learn a new sport.
19th January 2026