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 Bereavement and Casualty


RAF Widows’ Association


RAF Widows' Association Main Aims:
  • To offer support, comfort, friendship and advice to those newly bereaved whose spouse was serving in the Royal Air Force at the time of their death.
  • To work with the Royal Air Force and the Ministry of Defence and to encourage them to recognise their responsibilities to their widows and to make widows an integral part of the community service.
  • To address matters relating to Royal Air Force Widows and their children.
Regrettably, Membership cannot be extended to widows whose husband died more than 10 years ago, or who had left the RAF more than 2 years before their death.

The Association welcomes contact from servicepersons who have been widowed and who have problems or issues with which we may be able to help.

Summary of History and Activities:
  • Charitable status January 1994 with full constitution, Aim and Objectives and official logo.
  • Officially recognised by Ministry of Defence.
  • National support network established.
  • We make contact with all new Royal Air Force widows (widowers and partners).
  • Consulted on certain policy documents and reviews.
  • Regular informal meetings with Air Member for Personnel.
  • Close working relationship with Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.
  • After Care guide - close liaison with Headquarters Air Command, RAF High Wycombe on the writing of the aftercare guide and guide for Visiting Officers.
  • Produced a handbook for widows - with useful contact numbers and information on pensions.
  • National system of clergy both Royal Air Force and civilian willing to offer bereavement support.
  • Encourage widows to complete every application form they receive to ensure they receive their correct pensions.
  • National meetings arranged to offer bereavement support, practical help and activities for enjoyment and relaxation.
  • Offer information and other sources of help available.
  • Training Video - worked with Royal Air Force to produce a training video.
  • Founder members of the Tri-Service Defence Widows' Working Party - 1993.
Address:
The Chairman
RAF Widows' Association
C/o The Controller RAF Benevolent Fund
67 Portland Place
London W1N 4AR

Tel: 0 (National Telephone number and 24 hour answer phone service)

Patron: Air Chief Marshal Sir Joe French KCB CBE ADC
Registered Charity No: 1030945

Website: www.rafwidowsassociation.org.uk

Additional Information: Widows/Widowers Discount Railcard

Additional Information: Remembrance Travel - Royal British Legion

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