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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.
Find out about our governance, chief staff and ambassadors.
Details of how the lockdown has affected SSAFA, and how you can help us.
See an overview of who we help, and how.
Supporting our Armed Forces family since 1885.
See the promise we make to act as a charity in the UK.
Meet SSAFA's celebrity champions and renowned patrons.
Listen to SSAFA's podcasts for the Armed Forces community.
Read about the men, women and children who SSAFA has helped.
View or download our reports, reviews, news and other publications.
Find out why working for SSAFA can be both fun and rewarding.
Special weekend festival - for veterans, service personnel and families - proves huge success, bringing together people from across the three services for a weekend of music, food and entertainment.
We are delighted to announce that Laura Wright, soprano (and previous winner of the 2005 BBC Young Chorister of the Year), is the new Ambassador of the Military Wives Choirs.
At the height of the Covid Pandemic in Nepal, Gurkha families were relocated to Larkhill camp, supported by SSAFA.
BBC Wales documentary The Long Walk Home, follows ex-paratrooper Chris on his adventure of self-discovery, survival and renewed confidence as he walks around the entire UK coastline.
Jonjo credits his SSAFA mentor and caseworker for helping him successfully transition to civilian life following an injury and medical discharge from the Royal Artillery.
Flight Engineer Thomas, who flew thirty-six operations over occupied Europe, credits SSAFA with saving the life of his child in 1946.
SSAFA stepped in to support Philip and his family when he was medically discharged following a life-changing diagnosis.