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We are the Inverness-Shire & Western Isles 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 Inverness-Shire & Western Isles, across the UK and around the world.
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Scottish Regional Office,
SSAFA,
C/O Pearce Institute,
840 - 860 Govan Road,
Glasgow,
G51 3UU
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Opening times: Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:00
Telephone number: 0141 488 8552
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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 Inverness-shire and Western Isles understand the challenges of living in the Highlands. We are determined to work with our partners in the community, to provide a second to none service and support to our veterans and the wider armed service community. Whether its emotional, practical or financial support, we are here to help.
Anna is originally from Belize. She married a soldier and followed him over to the UK in 1992. She has been a volunteer for SSAFA over 18 years as both a Caseworker and Branch Secretary.
Alastair is a new Caseworker. At Glasgow University he was part of the Royal Navy University Unit, serving as a midshipman on HMS Droxford. After University he trained as an accountant in the City and returned to Scotland, where after a masters degree at Strathclyde Business School he spent 18 years in the agricultural and food industries. He then retrained as a teacher and spent 12 years teaching Chemistry in two Highland Schools before leaving to run his farm. His time at sea gave him an interest in exploring opportunities with SSAFA, and his experience working with families as a teacher will be useful.
Antony left the Royal Air Force in 2023 after 37 years. He had a rewarding career covering a range of different jobs, starting off as Secretarial Officer on a flying station and finishing as the Air Attache in Paris. He has now settled in Moray and is keen to help fellow veterans which is why he is a SSAFA mentor and is working to become a Branch Caseworker.
Eddie has been with SSAFA since 2023. He manages the social media channels for the branch and supports other digital requirements like multimedia and web content. He comes from a military family and has been aware for a long time of the valuable work that SSAFA does for members of the British armed forces and their dependents.
Beverley served in the RAF for 30 years as a Catering and Logistics Officer. She was aware of the work of SSAFA throughout her service career and knows how important it is for the military community and their families to have someone to turn to in a time of need. She was approached to become involved with SSAFA when she retired and is now taking on the task of Fundraising Coordinator for the branch and is hoping to come up with ideas to boost funds and help as many people as we can. She moved to Grantown-on-Spey in 2019 and is involved in the local community.
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 SSAFAInverness-Shire & Western Isles, 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 nation.
Assist with and organise the recruitment of SSAFA volunteers in your local area.
The Inverness Chamber of Commerce, a forum for local businesses, has welcomed SSAFA as a new member.
Festive season community engagement and fundraising in Inverness
Branch volunteers recognised for service to SSAFA.
Long-serving branch member recognised
