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The UK's oldest national tri-service military charity.
A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.
Major Grant Powell and two friends are teaming up to climb Pen Y Fan, the highest mountain in South Wales, 10 times in 24 hours, equalling an ascent distance of 29,070 ft – 40 ft higher than Mount Everest all in aid of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Two young serving soldiers are preparing to push themselves to their physical limits as they take on four major endurance events in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity in a gruelling 10-week challenge.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has awarded over £69,000 to SSAFA’s Glasgow’s Helping Heroes to support its RESOLVE project, which helps serving personnel, veterans, and their families in Glasgow access key services such as financial, housing, and employability support.
More than 30 former HMS Gloucester shipmates reunited for a two‑day Nottinghamshire SSAFA‑sponsored event to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Gulf War, celebrating the occasion with festivities and long‑awaited reconnections after decades apart.
A proud soldier who struggled with life on 'civvy street', Lee's life was transformed when he was put into contact with a SSAFA Mentor.
Life deteriorated for single mother Jacqui after she left the military, but a SSAFA caseworker helped her find her feet and get back into control.
Jas was one of many Gurkha veterans feeling isolated in his retirement, but SSAFA helped them reconnect with their friends and families.
