Mentor
Mentors provide support and guidance to individuals leaving the Armed Forces and beginning their new civilian lives.
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We are the Cumbria branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
We are the Cumbria branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
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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 Cumbria, across the UK and around the world.
Telephone number: 0300 365 1885
If you’re unable to reach us, you can contact Forcesline on 0800 731 4880 between the hours of 09:00 and 17:30. If you need help any other time, please contact Veteran's Gateway on 0808 802 1212.
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 Cumbria, 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.
Mentors provide support and guidance to individuals leaving the Armed Forces and beginning their new civilian lives.
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.
As the first point of contact for SSAFA in the area, you will play a crucial part in promoting SSAFA locally, organising local events and ensuring the smooth running of SSAFA across the divisions in your branch.
Support our oldest veterans by acting as liaison between your local SSAFA branch and Age UK.
You can help people in need by visiting, listening and talking to them, to work out the best ways to support them.
SSAFA's latest campaign to ensure equal opportunities for ex-Forces job candidates.
Prison 'Industries' initiative will give back to the SSAFA, who currently support more than 40 veterans in this Gloucestershire prison.
One of SSAFA's supporters has not only won an award but did so taking part in an 'Epic Triathlon', competing over a staggering distance of 1500 miles!
Openreach employees embarked on a fresh adventure for SSAFA, raising a significant amount for the charity as well as conquering the tallest peak in the Atlas mountains.
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Thanks to Lily and her family for this fascinating @ssafa_armedforcescharity poster from her nan in Pembrokeshire, dating from #ForcesDay in 1948! What SSAFA memories have you kept hold of? . #memo...
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ℹ️ @SSAFA provides a number of services for retirement-age veterans, helping with both domestic and emotional needs. ▸ https://t.co/oAY8nHTXvW https://t.co/s0RHxOBD87
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