January 2025 Newsletter

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH RAF SPORT

The RAF Central Fund is delighted to welcome the Royal British Legion (RBL) into their second year as a proud supporter of RAF Sport.

Further strengthening this partnership enables RBL to showcase their commitment to inclusivity and to enhance brand awareness amongst serving personnel.

In conjunction with supporting RAF Sport in a wider context, RBL will also provide direct assistance to seven Associations and athletes; RAF Athletics, RAF Cycling, RAF Hockey, RAF Rugby League, RAF Video Gaming & Esports, RAF Winter Sports Athlete Shona Brownlee and RAF Skeleton Athlete Nicole Burger.

2025 TIMETABLE FOR STATION GRANTS

Our 2025 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 2025. To get in touch with the grants team email grants@rafcf.org.uk or call 07842 444463 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:

14 February 2025
09 May 2025
12 September 2025

2025 Station Grants Policy

OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVING PERSONNEL

Health and Performance in Defence Symposium led by RAF Athletics
20 February 2025
Nuffield Pavilion - RAF Cosford

The RAF Athletics Association are excited to offer an opportunity for serving personnel to discuss the challenges and uncertainties associated with competitive sport and the demands of Service life.

Enjoy talks with engaging guest speakers, including Olympian Sonia Samuels and GB athlete Jake Smith, along with tailored sessions for female athletes.

Sign up below, listing your Station/Unit and Sports Association or register through the RAF Athletics Teams site.

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

See More Lucky Winners

LATEST PROMOTIONS

ZOGGS
DISCOUNT FOR SWIM
AND TRIATHLON

Keen swimmer or triathlete looking for new sports kit?

Zoggs are giving 10% off all items purchased through the link below using the code ‘SUPPORTRAF10’ at the checkout, please visit the online store below for your swimming and triathlon needs.

MOTIVATE WITH
THE MYZONE
SWITCH

Upgrade your workouts with our MZ-Switch offer, available at a special discounted rate of £61.63 (RRP £139.99) for serving RAF personnel.

The waterproof monitor is designed to be worn in multiple ways, with a flashing coloured light providing live heart rate zone feedback without having to be connected to the App.

SUNDRIED ACTIVEWEAR DISCOUNT

Sundried believe in quality, eco-friendly, affordable sports apparel. Intelligently designed to optimise your training, enhance your performance, and stay comfortable mile after mile. All products are 100% vegan.

Enjoy a 20% discount by using code ‘RAF’ at checkout.

Zoggs

Myzone

Sundried

The Royal Air Force Central Fund is a company registered in England and Wales 8555984, Charity registered in England and Wales 1152560, Charity registered in Scotland SC044299.

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