

Welcome to SSAFA
Supporting the person behind the uniform, any time they need us, for life
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
Want to Make a Difference?

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
More Ways to Support SSAFA

More Ways to Give

Browse the SSAFA Store
Support SSAFA when you Shop

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
