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 Essex branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
We are the Essex 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 Essex, across the UK and around the world.
Telephone number: 01206 764 114
If you need urgent help 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 Essex, 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, which will raise vital funds for SSAFA. Organise fundraising events, liaising with appropriate stakeholders. You will also gain important event management skills.
Help us raise vital funds by representing SSAFA at local fundraising events, providing a friendly and approachable service to potential donors.
Help our divisions effectively look after their finances and accounts, using SSAFA's specialist online financial systems.
Help us by organising local events, communicating, liaising with key stakeholders and ensuring the smooth running of the branch.
You can help people in need by visiting, listening and talking to them, to work out the best ways to support them.
Every third Wednesday each month at Colchester Pegasus Club, SSAFA Essex hold a veteran support group
Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity along with Greenwich Hospital send SSAFA £15,000 to maintain Norton House, our home for families of servicemen and women undergoing rehabilitative healthcare.
ABF The Soldiers' Charity continues to support SSAFA's Casework and Forcesline services with two new grants.
Over 70 riders took part in SSAFA's D-Day cycle ride along the Normandy beaches.
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