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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.
Read about the men, women and children who SSAFA has helped.
135 years of support for the Armed Forces Family.
View or download our reports, reviews, news and other publications.
See the promise we make to act as a charity in the UK.
Meet SSAFA's celebrity champions and renowned patrons.
Find out why working for SSAFA can be both fun and rewarding.
Lt Cdr Doc Cox, UK Armed Forces Director of Rugby, will be taking on an epic 840km cycle from Glasgow to London in just 10 days to raise money for SSAFA and NHS Charities Together.
Members of SSAFA have been recognised for their hard work and service in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list.
New research, conducted on behalf of SSAFA by the University of Bath, shows the impact the pandemic has had on the UK's veterans.
SSAFA are delighted to receive another generous grant from the sailors and marines, supporting the SSAFA Mentoring service.
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.