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Co-driver Hall becomes RAF Central Fund ambassador
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Rising World Rally Championship co-driver and active Royal Air Force Reservist Phil Hall has become an ambassador for the RAF Central Fund, thus strengthening his relationship with the Royal Air Force.
The independent charity supports serving RAF personnel, enabling them to take part in sports and physical activities at all levels, regardless of role, rank, or physical ability. The charity’s funding streams, which primarily comes from money raised by the RAF Sports Lottery, facilitates the use of sports facilities, equipment and physical training and provides support to safeguard both RAF Regulars and Reservists health and wellbeing.
Phil, who has been competing in the WRC since 2015, has been gaining recognition from the RAF for his activities in top-level sport. Last year he entered into a unique collaboration with the service that saw fellow RAF Reservists experience life in the WRC. He also introduced many high-ranking military personnel to the WRC, with the likes of The Defence Attaché, Wing Commander Mark Taylor, visiting Rally Finland.
“It’s a prestigious honour and opportunity to represent the RAF Central Fund in 2020,” says Phil. “Without the Royal Air Force, I would not be in the incredible position I am today, competing at the top level of rallying and now I`ll be able to put something back into the charity which has so actively supported me throughout my co-driving career. It would be great to think that I can also inspire other members of the RAF to get more involved in sport, no matter what level or discipline.”
The 30-year old from Nottinghamshire will be taking time out of his co-driving calendar to spend time with RAF personnel who have expressed an interest in taking up or progressing in their chosen sport.
“I’m excited to be visiting RAF Stations and Squadrons around the UK to talk about my sporting experiences within the Force and how that has helped me progress onto the world stage,” he adds. “Hopefully along the way it will generate further interest in the RAF Central Fund and the RAF Sports Lottery and highlight just how vital the role they play is in the progression of servicemen and women in sport.”
“Our charity exists to support all serving personnel throughout their careers, whether they are regulars or reservists,” says Ross Perriam, CEO of the RAF Central Fund. “Corporal Hall personifies that, having benefited from our support both as a regular when he first joined the RAF and now as a reservist. It is great that he is choosing to give something back and highlighting to his fellow servicemen and women the benefits of participating in sport and how as a charity the Central Fund can help them achieve their goals.”
Phil Hall wears a STILO WRC DES CARBON PIUMA helmet supplied by Nicky Grist Motorsports.
