January 2024 Newsletter
RAF SPORT LAUNCHES INTO AN EXCITING FUTURE
RAF Central Fund is pleased to announce the successful completion of groundbreaking mergers with the RAF Sports Federation and 36 RAF Sports Associations, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of sports and physical activity within the RAF.

This strategic integration aims to transform the operating model of RAF Sport, creating a more efficient and streamlined approach for the benefit of all RAF personnel.
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2024 TIMETABLE FOR STATION GRANTS
Our 2024 Enrichment Grants programme is open and we look forward to hearing from ProjOs about any Station/unit level plans and aspirations for sports related projects in 2024. To get in touch with the grants team email grants@rafcf.org.uk or call 07425 810827 so we can learn about your project, talk you through available grant funding streams, and the relevant application process. You can also read our updated policy below. 

Applications can be submitted throughout the year. Small to medium grant applications (up to £5,000) are reviewed for decision on a monthly basis. Large grants (up to £50,000) are subject to review by our Grants Committee at one of three meetings scheduled throughout the year. Deadlines for these applications are:
  • 26 February 2024
  • 05 May 2024
  • 04 September 2024
2024 Station Grants Policy
CALLING ALL SPORTS COACHES!
Online Performance Workshop 8 Feb 2024
Dr Jon Allsop presents Barriers to Performance - Performing under pressure.

The Coaching Alliance are extremely excited to advertise the first online workshop of the year around the topic of Barriers to Performance, Performing Under Pressure. The workshop will be conducted on TEAMS on 8 Feb 24, from 1330 - 1600 - Join Meeting Here.

Under the banner of Barriers to Performance, Dr Allsop will cover the following:
  • Evidence-based information on how pressure and performance anxiety influences performance.

  • Tools, techniques and strategies that can enhance performance under pressure. These will be applicable to attendees' own performance and for coaches to apply with their athletes.
Please register your attendance by confirming your Name and the Sport you represent below.
Register Attendance
RAF SPORTS LOTTERY
Congratulations to our recent Sports Lottery jackpot winners, each taking home a massive £10,000!  

THANK YOU to all of our players, your tickets help us to continue our charitable work to safeguard the health and wellbeing of serving personnel through access to sport and physical activities.


Have you changed rank or Station recently? If you need to update your account details or would like a reminder of your ticket numbers, please contact Sterling Lotteries on: 

0370 050 5893
rafsports@sterlinglotteries.co.uk
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