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Glasgow

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Support for the armed forces in Glasgow

We help veterans and service personnel, and their families, in the local community and we rely on public donations to continue our work. Our commitment is to provide support with experienced, non-judgemental and friendly advice, as well as a variety of practical services which cover a range of social, family and financial issues.

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Local branch contact details

Opening times

Monday to Friday 09.00 - 16.00

Contact Details

Email: Glasgow@ssafa.org.uk

Phone: 0141 613 3002

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Latest

  • Rangers Football club announce SSAFA as charity partner

    We're delighted that Rangers Fotball club have chosen SSAFA as one of its charity partners for the 2018/19 Football season, pledging to raise £3,000. The first bit of charity action will commence this weekend; the 3pm kick-off between Rangers and St. Johnstone will commemorate the armed forces, with acknolwedgment to SSAFA. Find out more about their plans this season.

  • Big Brew Up

    Big Brew Up at SSAFA Glasgow 17th August 2017

    Our Big Brew Up was a fantastic success raising over £250. We had visitors from Glasgow's Helping Heroes, The Coming Home Centre, Thomas Bradley & Co who also donated the raffle prise, The Chest, Heart & Stroke Club and members of the local community in Toryglen. A special thanks goes to Toryglen Community Base and the Cafe staff for their help and support.

  • Visitor Service

    Visitor service available to elderly or socially isolated veterans

    Do you, or does someone you know need a visit from one of our volunteers. We offer a visiting service to those in need, this could be a regular service or an ad-hoc event.

  • SSAFA President Award

    Prince Michael of Kent GCVO Award

    Congratulations to Pat McDonagh our most experienced caseworker who was presented with the SSAFA President's Award at our recent AGM. Not only is Pat a caseworker but he also helps out with Branch Administration, Fundraising and is an active member of our Executive Committee. Pat is pictured here with our Chairman Charles Scott and Kevin Sutch from Central Office.

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  • Irene and Eileen

  • Betty, Susan and Isabel. Raffle prise from Thomas Bradley & Co

  • Serving the tea and coffee

  • Visitors arrive

  • A special mention for SSAFA

  • Some of the Cakes

  • Volunteers getting ready

  • The doors open

  • Parading the Standards

  • In the Nave of the church

  • Isabel behind our stand at Glasgow Cathedral

  • Passchendaele Service at Glasgow Cathedral

  • VE Day Parade May 17

  • Pat and Una in the VE Day Parade

  • Charles Scott Chairman, laying a wreath VE Day

  • 72nd Anniversary of VE Day. Rev S Fraser

  • Pat McDonagh receives the Presidents Award

  • Fun Run Winners 2017

  • Little Harrison joins our Fun Run 2017

  • The Regent Centre Kirkintilloch on Armed Forces Day

  • The Paras being presented with SSAFA badges in recognition of their support

  • Glsgow Branch welcomed pupils from the Gaelic School as part of the YPI initiative.

  • Una Smith receivers her 15 year SSAFA service badge from our Chairman

  • Eddy McLean receives his 15 year SSAFA service badge from our Chairman

  • Betty Kelly receives her 5 year SSAFA service badge from our Chairman

  • Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron helping to deliver our Food Parcels

  • Agnes Graham with Margaret Mitchell MSP who nominated her for a Local Hero Award

  • Danny showing his support at the Scottish Open Darts in Renfrew

  • Bailie Braat joins the SSAFA fun run in 2015

  • Terry training and fundraising for the Ride to the Somme

  • Terry fundraising in Central Station for his Ride to the Somme in 2017

  • Barclays Diversity Bake Off Winner

  • Barclays Diversity Week Bear Winner

  • BAE Systems Family Day 2016

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Volunteering

Volunteers Wanted

Do you have a few spare hours a week?

SSAFA Glasgow are looking for volunteers. We currently have opportunities in Marketing and Social Media, Caseworking and Visitors. If you feel you have the skills to help we would love to hear from you. Enquiries should be made to Glasgow@ssafa.org.uk.