Welcome to SSAFA
Supporting the person behind the uniform, any time they need us, for life
Debt or homelessness; physical injuries, addiction or mental health struggles; relationship breakdown or bereavement: whatever challenges they’re facing, members of the Armed Forces community can rely on SSAFA.
Our network of more than 5,800 trained volunteers provides practical and emotional support for serving personnel, veterans and military families across the UK and worldwide.
Can we help you?
Veterans
Our support is for life, whenever you served
Military Families
We'll give a helping hand when you need it
Fundraise
“SSAFA's support has been invaluable in helping me to adjust to a different way of living."
Alex Stringer, Afghanistan veteran
Our Stories
Meet Alex
Afghan veteran & full-time dad
Meet Mandy
Mandy's husband took his life after leaving the Army
Meet Alfred
D-Day veteran is a regular at a SSAFA Veterans Club
Want to Support SSAFA? Here's how to get involved
Volunteer
Do your bit for our Forces in your community
Donate
Make a difference to all those who serve
Fundraise
Run a marathon, do a pub quiz, or hold a bake sale
When you hand that cheque to SSAFA, it’s so satisfying because the money is going to such a good cause."
Gary, Fundraising Champion
More Ways to Support SSAFA
Leave a gift in your will
SSAFA Store
Browse our online store
Challenge events
Take on a challenge for our Forces
Did You Know....?
SSAFA (originally called the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association) has been supporting the Armed Forces family for more than 130 years. In 2018, our work continues to be as vital to the military community and wider society as it was one hundred years ago.
Our history
130 years of support for the Armed Forces family
Our Impact in 2017
See how we helped the Armed Forces family in 2017
