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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The Army Central Fund awards £160,000 toward Norton House Stanford Hall
SSAFA is delighted to continue our partnership with Seafarers UK as we work together to support the Armed Forces community.
SSAFA becomes official charity partner for the United Kingdom Armed Forces Rugby Union 2019-2020 season.
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, and Greenwich Hospital have awarded SSAFA over £100,000 to help support our Forcesline help line and caseworking and mentoring services.
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.