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We are the Devon branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
We are the Devon 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 Devon, across the UK and around the world.
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Opening times: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30
Telephone number: 01392 254 611
Email: devon.branch@ssafa.org.uk
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We are open 09:00 - 17:30, Monday to Friday.
The team at SSAFA Devon 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 Devon, we have a variety of different personalities that together make our team so special.
Yorkie was born in Rotherham, joining the Royal Marines in 1965. He served until 1985 including service in the Falkland Islands conflict. Yorkie joined SSAFA in 2013 and is a great supporter and champion of those veterans suffering from PTSD.
Claire moved to Devon on marrying a Royal Marine Commando Officer spending 25 years as a serving Officer's wife. She joined SSAFA Plymouth as a Caseworker in 2009 becoming Devon Branch Secretary in 2011. She says that she feels privileged to be part of an amazing team of volunteers who make her job a pleasure.
Alex joined SSAFA in Sussex in 2010 after retiring from her role as a Catering Manager On moving to Devon she joined SSAFA in Teignbridge as a caseworker and was later invited become the Divisional Secretary for Exeter. Alex is also an active Fundraiser for SSAFA Devon Branch. She enjoys gardening, reading, and walking by the sea.
Former Royal Marine Clive Richards is SSAFA Devon’s newly appointed publicity officer. He uses all media outlets and events to give the public an idea of how we help serving and retired military personnel in need, and in so doing, recruits volunteers and caseworkers.
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 Devon, 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.
Help our isolated, lonely and suffering clients by talking, listening and offering them the support they need.
Help us support those who need it the most at important times. Helpers provide volunteer support on a flexible basis, at peak times.
Help us by organising local events, communicating, liaising with key stakeholders and ensuring the smooth running of the branch.
Clive Richards, our Publicity Officer, pays tribute to Devon's Veteran Community for Armed Forces Day 2020.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity in Devon has continued to provide support and assistance to members of the Armed Forces community during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
A Message from the David Fursdon, HM Lord Lieutenant of Devon
A Message from Lieutenant General Sir Andrew Ridgway KBE CB DL
William Biscoe, based in Plymouth with the Royal Navy, will be taking on a 7-day trek to Summit Mount Kilimanjaro with six friends with the aim to raise money for charity, including SSAFA.
