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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.
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.
The SSAFA Community Health Care Team are promoting ICON week ("Babies cry; you can cope"), helping Armed Forces parents learn to handle crying babies and children in a positive manner.
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SSAFA is delighted to announce that Sodexo has made another incredible donation, this time of £35,000, to use supporting the work we do with the Armed Forces community.
This Armed Forces day SSAFA partner Sodexo took part in our 13 Bridges walk, both in London, and virtually across the UK, raising almost £3,000 in vital funding for our work with the Armed Forces community.
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.
Chris and Elisa Hebden were able to start a new family thanks to the SSAFA Adoption Service - specialists in accommodating the demands of military life.
Flight Engineer Thomas, who flew thirty-six operations over occupied Europe, credits SSAFA with saving the life of his child in 1946.