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We are the Durham branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
We are the Durham 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 Durham, across the UK and around the world.
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Opening times: Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00
Telephone number: 020 4566 9117
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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.
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.
Help provide hands-on administration of your local branch, from resolving enquiries from the public, organising team meetings and managing communications within and outside the branch.
The South West Durham Division of SSAFA has really stepped up to the plate to help veterans with a simple befriending scheme that brought some company, a bacon roll and some cake, right to their home.
Staff of the Bishop Auckland branch of Newcastle Building Society were commended for their support for the Durham Branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity as the building society re-opened after refurbishment.
It was Geoffrey Chaucer who first put into writing the idea of “Better late than never”, and for Falklands Conflict veteran Ernie Malt (75), waiting 40 years for his South Atlantic Medal proves the adage right.
All ages, ranks, and branches of the Armed Forces took part in a service at St Paul’s Church, Spennymoor, Co. Durham on April 2 to mark the fortieth anniversary of the onset of the Falklands Conflict.