Our vision
In recognition of their service to the Nation, SSAFA works to ensure that the needs of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families are met in an appropriate and timely way.
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The UK's oldest national tri-service military charity.
The UK's oldest national tri-service military charity.
In recognition of their service to the Nation, SSAFA works to ensure that the needs of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families are met in an appropriate and timely way.
We exist to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst the Armed Forces, veterans and their families in order to support their independence and dignity.
Over 130 years of support for the Armed Forces Family.
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Meet SSAFA's celebrity champions and renowned patrons.
Find out about our governance, chief staff and ambassadors.
See an overview of who we help, and how.
Find out why working for SSAFA can be both fun and rewarding.
Additionally, as part of Boeing UK's £10 million commitment to charity, SSAFA have received over £60,000 to support our casework and mentoring programmes.
SSAFA's latest campaign to ensure equal opportunities for ex-Forces job candidates.
Prison 'Industries' initiative will give back to the SSAFA, who currently support more than 40 veterans in this Gloucestershire prison.
One of SSAFA's supporters has not only won an award but did so taking part in an 'Epic Triathlon', competing over a staggering distance of 1500 miles!
SSAFA Mentor and veteran Rob is currently helping RAF Officer Simon* to overcome the problems of transitioning to civilian life.
Mike rowed 180 miles across the North Sea to Holland in a boat called Bonnie Lass, in memory of his sister Clare.
Steve walked 1,168 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats. He did it in 93 days with 30kg in his backpack.