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We are the Durham 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 Durham, across the UK and around the world.
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Opening times: Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:00
Telephone number: 020 4566 9117
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We are open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Thursday, and 09:00 - 16:00 on Friday.
The team at SSAFA Durham 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 Durham, we have a variety of different personalities that together make our team so special.
Ruth has served in both the Regular and Territorial Army, now known as the Reserve Forces. Her last role was as Personnel Recovery Officer. This role brought her into contact with many of the military charities including SSAFA.
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 Durham, 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.
Help our isolated, lonely and suffering clients by talking, listening and offering them the support they need.
Oversee all aspects of the branch, ensure the branch is running inline with SSAFA’s policies and regulations to ensure that clients and volunteers are safe, all services provided are appropriate and effective and that the branch is financially sound.
Support members of the Armed Forces community who are in prison, and help them rebuild their lives.
A fantastic concert was held to remember the sacrifices, and successes, of the Allied victory in Europe 80 years ago.
Research shows that while the public remains supportive of the Armed Forces, awareness of the meaning of VE Day continues to decline.
The new VALOUR programme is a national funding project to provide assistance to veterans.
SSAFA's Veterans in the Criminal Justice System is proud to present an art exhibition from the veteran inmates at HMP Perth.
