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We are the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
We are the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
We provide lifelong support to those who are serving or have served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or the Royal Air Force, and to their families. Founded in 1885, we’re extremely proud of our long-standing heritage and of all the work we do with inspiring people from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, across the UK and around the world.
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Opening times: Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.30
Telephone number: 0204 566 9131
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We are open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday.
The team at Cornwall is dedicated to helping veterans, service personnel, and their families, in the local community. Our commitment is to provide support with experienced, non-judgemental and friendly advice, as well as a variety of practical services that cover a range of emotional, practical and financial issues. We are proud to say that we help our Armed Forces family whenever they need us, for as long as they need us. Here at SSAFA Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, we have a variety of different personalities that together make our team so special.
John Bessell spent 32 years in the RAF before returning home to Cornwall. He retains a deep respect for the support provided by all areas of SSAFA. keen to give back and to show we can reach deep into the community and make a real difference.
I spent 7 years in the British Army before being medically discharged in 2000. I then spent 13 years in customer services managing a team of complaint managers. I joined SSAFA in Oct 2020 and have enjoyed the challenges
We love what we do. The sense of pride you get when you know you’ve helped someone get their independence and dignity back is extraordinary. Through volunteering for SSAFA Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, you’ll have the chance to meet some truly inspiring people, with stories you’ll never forget. You’ll also gain new skills and experiences, but most importantly, you’ll make a difference in the lives of those who have dedicated their lives, often at great sacrifice, to protect and serve our country.
You can help people in need by visiting, listening and talking to them, to work out the best ways to support them.
Mentors provide support and guidance to individuals leaving the Armed Forces and beginning their new civilian lives.
Our branches need you! Can you help them find volunteers by effectively utilising online and offline recruitment channels?
Help us by creating a local fundraising plan, organising events and liaising with appropriate stakeholders, helping raise funds for SSAFA.
Help us raise vital funds by representing SSAFA at local fundraising events, providing a friendly and approachable service to potential donors.
Help us by organising local events, communicating, liaising with key stakeholders and ensuring the smooth running of the branch.
Manage branch financial accounts and statements, advising how money is best spent and working on a local fundraising program.
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.
This year, at the Chalke Valley History Festival, SSAFA was brought to the attention of a passionate crowd of history enthusiasts and scholars, thanks to General Sir Richard Shirreff and SSAFA CEO Sir Andrew Gregory.
At this year's Royal Highland Show, volunteers and staff from SSAFA Scotland pitched camp, and did a fantastic job raising awareness about the work we do across 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.
