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We are the Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland, across the UK and around the world.
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Useful Information:
Royal Air Force Army Royal Navy
Directory of services to help mental health and emotional wellbeing
Click on the below images to be taken to the directories for each area
Walking with the Wounded - April 2023 Newsletter:
Please follow through link to read the latest from Walking with the Wounded.
The Veterans Gateway :
The Veterans’ Gateway provides a pathway to a full list of services from housing and recovery to mental health services, financial and employment advice through its Directory of Local Support.
Project Semaphore - enabling communication for isolated veterans
Project Semaphore will provide suitability identified candidates with an iPad, training, support and 1 year's broadband.
To qualify you must be a full member of the RNA, over 65 years old and currently digitally isolated.
Please follow the link for more information.
Scottish Veterans Residences
Scottish Veterans Residences provides supported housing for former members of the UK Armed Forces who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Our services are located in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow.
For more information get in touch.
Tel: 0131 556 0091
Email: info@svronline.org or complete the form through link.
Samaritans Veterans App
Samaritans Veterans is a free service that can provide you with emotional support after your career in the Armed Forces
You can now download the Samaritans Veterans App. Download free from Apple or Google Play
Defence Discount Card
The service provides savings for service and ex service members both online and on the high street with a number of UK stores both local and national becoming involved.
Click on the image to find out more and sign up here!
Relate NI
Relate NI is working with The Seafarers Charity to provide free counselling to current and retired seafarers, fishermen and anybody that works at sea, as well their family and dependants.
Freephone Telephone Number (10am-4pm): 0800 160 1842
Email: advice@sailine.org.uk or complete the online enquiry form.
Shout 860847
Shout's trained volunteers are there for you 24/7 to listen and support you to get to a calmer and safe place. Shout is a free, confidential, anonymous service for anyone in the UK. It won’t appear on your phone bill.
To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258.
If your life is at imminent risk, call the emergency services on 999.
Building Heroes
Established in 2014, Building Heroes is dedicated to service leavers, veterans, reservists and military families.
They provide training and employment support into a new career in construction by equipping individuals with a broad range of trade skills and then connecting them with a network of employers. CLICK HERE to view courses available.
Thank you for getting in touch with SSAFA Northern Ireland. Someone should be in contact soon.
Opening times: Belfast office hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 09:00 - 16:00
Telephone number: 028 9032 7740
Email: nireland.branch@ssafa.org.uk
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We are open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday.
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 SSAFANorthern Ireland, 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.
You can help people in need by visiting, listening and talking to them, to work out the best ways to support them.
Help us raise vital funds by representing SSAFA at local fundraising events, providing a friendly and approachable service to potential donors.
Help raise SSAFA's online profile by increasing awareness, through website and social media management. You'll also learn specialist skills through using our industry-approved digital systems.
The Northern Ireland Branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity held a tea party and concert to mark the coronation of King Charles III, raising around £5,500 to help fund its work in the province.
Former gunner Dan McNeil – on a fundraising walk around the entire UK coastline for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity – is back in England mainland having walked the coastline of Northern Ireland.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund has again provided SSAFA with a generous donation, this time in support of our Mentoring Service and Norton House.
Join SSAFA, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the Band of the Household Cavalry and the Aylesbury Concert Band in March 2024 for a fantastic fundraising concert!