THE UNIT
RAF Chaplains are endorsed by major world religions (or Humanists UK) to provide pastoral and spiritual support, strength and guidance to the Whole Force.
WHAT WE DO
The RAF Chaplaincy Profession is inspired and equipped to serve the RAF Community delivering personal resilience, pastoral care and professional ethics.
Our world faith Chaplains:
- Mrs Mandeep Kaur (Sikh)
- Mr Krishan Attri (Hindu)
- Dr Sunil Kariyakarawana (Buddhist)
- Rabbi Reuben Livingstone (Jewish)
RAF Chaplaincy affirms the unique value and worth of every human being and celebrates the diversity that marks our world. The chaplains of the Royal Air Force are a provision for the Whole Force, which makes no distinction on the grounds of race, religion, belief, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.
As facilitators of the Beliefs and Values programme at Phase 1 and 2 training units, chaplains assist RAF personnel to think deeply about human dignity and behaviour and use this opportunity to explore the importance of that common human identity. Chaplaincy within the RAF is committed to nurturing and developing an inclusive community, welcoming to all and constantly seeking new ways of affirming the value that diversity brings.
Chaplain in Chief and Archdeacon for the Royal Air Force
The Venerable Dr (Air Vice-Marshal) Giles Legood MBE KHC
Giles Legood was ordained into the Church of England in 1992. He was commissioned as a Reservist chaplain before joining the RAF as a Regular in 2007. For his service at Camp Bastion Hospital in Afghanistan, Legood received an MBE in 2014 – the first operational honour for an RAF Chaplain since World War 2.
In 2013 Legood was promoted to Wing Commander and in 2015 became Senior Chaplain. In 2017 he was promoted to Deputy Chaplain-in Chief, before his current appointment as Chaplain-in-Chief and Archdeacon for the Royal Air Force.in 2022.
He serves as an Honorary Chaplain to His Majesty the King.
