SERVICE DETAILS
The RAF Dependants Fund provides a single tax-free payment of up to £20,000 for the immediate need of widows, widowers, dependent children, or other nominated beneficiaries should the subscriber die, on or off duty. This is available for all Regular and Reserve personnel and is put in place to protect the families of RAF personnel.
Full-time Regular and Reserve RAF personnel can sign up at the link below and a subscription of 50p per month will be deducted from pay entitled "Service Charity Monthly".
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Please see https://www.rafbf.org/RAFdependantsform.
Injury and Death in Service
We can support anyone who is faced with a death or a disabling injury while serving in the RAF. It doesn't have to happen while on duty. In addition to providing help via the RAF Dependants Fund, we can offer help with immediate needs, retraining and housing.
Immediate needs and retraining
If you or a partner has suffered an injury or long-term sickness whilst in service, we may be able to assist with an Immediate Needs Grant to help you with any immediate needs you may have, such as travel costs or retraining.
Housing
We can help provide suitable housing for serving RAF personnel who have experienced life-changing injuries and must leave the service early.
Education
If a serving member of the RAF dies or has a severe disability which prevents them from working, we may be able to support their children to go to university or a vocational college. A £3,000 scholarship will be paid every year for up to four years of undergraduate study to cover living costs. It isn't means-tested and students can apply directly.
Welfare breaks
We understand that during a traumatic time involving a life-changing injury or bereavement, sometimes a break can provide some respite and a change of environment. We can offer welfare breaks at our Seaside Cottages, or through the RAF Disabled Holiday Trust for those with a severe disability. The FAB scheme can also provide breaks for bereaved military families.
More information
For further information about these schemes please speak to your unit admin staff or contact the RAF Subscriptions Manager at raf.subscriptions@rafbf.org.uk or call 01993 896608.
