Twin sisters from Salisbury win RAF Benevolent Fund award

The RAF Benevolent Fund Awards is now in its 12th year, celebrating the outstanding contributions of the fundraisers, volunteers and partners who support the charity.

The 2024 awards took place on Thursday April 25 at the Sheraton Grand in London and was attended by hundreds of RAF personnel, veterans, and supporters of the RAF Benevolent Fund.

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Isla and Siobhan Bennett, 16, won the award for their volunteering efforts at RAF Boscombe Down’s Ben Club youth club for children aged five to eight, helping to deliver activities and supervise for the children.

Siobhan said: “It’s amazing to win this award. We’re so grateful and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of the Youth Support workers who have helped us get this far.”

Isla added: “We’ve seen how much support the Fund has given children and young people in the community and it’s really important for us to give back.”

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Air Vice-Marshal Chris Elliot, Chief Executive at the RAF Benevolent Fund, said: "The Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise all of the great work that allows us to continue supporting RAF veterans, serving personnel and their families and making a real improvement to their lives.

"Many congratulations to all this year's winners, including Isla and Siobhan Bennett, for their inspirational enthusiasm, creativity, and generosity, which has been wonderful to see. From everyone at the RAF Benevolent Fund – thank you."
 

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity, providing practical, financial, and emotional support to RAF personnel, veterans, and their families. Last year, the RAF Benevolent Fund reached over 42,000 members of the RAF Family. Find out how you can support the Fund by visiting rafbf.org/get-involved.