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.
Our Team
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
Latest News
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Supporting Personnel During a Pandemic
Recognising the significant impact that the global Covid-19 pandemic could have on our beneficiaries, we decided to embody a sporting...
11th August 2021
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Plane pull challengers at RAF Coningsby
Serious kudos to the plane pull challengers at Royal Air Force Coningsby and thanks so much for making the...
6th August 2021
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The RAF Around the World in 80 Days Challenge – RAF Leeming Throws Down the Gauntlet
RAF Leeming has thrown down the gauntlet by inviting other stations and units to take part in the RAF Around...
16th June 2021
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Joymo Selected as Exclusive Live Streaming Partner
Leading live video streaming platform, Joymo, has landed a multi-year partnership with the Royal Air Force Central Fund to...
2nd June 2021