SSAFA Dumfries and Galloway

We are the Dumfries and Galloway branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. Founded in 1885, we’re extremely proud of our long-standing heritage and of all the work we do with inspiring people from Dumfries and Galloway, across the UK and around the world.

 

If you have any mail for any of our branches in Scotland, please send to;

Scottish Regional Office,
SSAFA,
C/O Pearce Institute,
840 - 860 Govan Road,
Glasgow,
G51 3UU

 

Need help or support?

This form is for those requiring assistance from SSAFA or who wish to contact a SSAFA Regional Office or Branch. Enquiries for any other purpose may not be responded to.

If you wish to contact the SSAFA Central Office then please do so here.

For all Volunteering Enquiries please contact the Volunteering Team here.

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Contact branch

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:00

Telephone number: 0141 488 8552

If you need urgent help, you can contact Forcesline on

0800 260 6780

Or talk to our Forcesline advisors online with our new live chat service.

Live Chat

We are open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Thursday, and 09:00 - 16:00 on Friday.

Meet the team

The team at SSAFA Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway, we have a variety of different personalities that together make our team so special.

Liam Wallace

Branch Secretary, Caseworker and interim Branch Chair

Liam comes from a military background and has also served in the Armed Forces. Through his experience, he witnessed the challenges veterans and their families face when transitioning to civilian life. Motivated to make a meaningful contribution, he dedicated himself to supporting their well-being. Recognising the significant positive impact of SSAFA’s interventions, Liam began volunteering in 2022 as a caseworker. His commitment and dedication led him to serve as the branch secretary, and he now holds the position of interim branch chairman.

Inga McVicar

Caseworker

Inga joined SSAFA in 2022, serving as a dedicated caseworker for Dumfries and Galloway branch, helping to provide critical support to veterans and their families in our communities. This deeply rewarding work has allowed Inga to witness firsthand the tangible impact of compassionate support, whether helping a veteran to access housing, securing medical care or simply offering a listening ear. According to Inga, veterans have sacrificed so much for our nation, and it is both moral obligation and a profound privilege to serve them in return. Through this experiences, Inga has gained invaluable skills in case management, crisis intervention and many more while building strong connections with the brave veterans who have served our nation.

Volunteer with us

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 Dumfries and Galloway, 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.

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