At its beginnings in 1951, fundraising for the Wings Appeal was centred on the Battle of Britain week however, over time, fundraising methods have diversified and fundraising has become an activity that spreads throughout the year rather than concentrating on the Wings Week in September.
As the RAF Association does not receive any government funding, we are dependent on the generosity of the public and the selfless hard work of our volunteers who help raise vital funds for the Wings Appeal. Fund raisers come in many forms; including RAF Association Branch members, members of the serving RAF, ATC cadets, employees of companies who support us and individual members of the public.
The types of activity which the Shrewsbury Brach undertake include:
Holding charity collections in town centres, supermarkets and other public venues.
Placing collecting tins in public places.
Running “Name Me Claim Me” Teddy Bear competitions.
Manning stalls at public events such as Air Shows.
For more information click here to visit the RAF Association HQ web site
If you live in the Shrewsbury area and wish to learn more please click here.
