Ministerial visit spotlights SSAFA support following successful VALOUR funding award
15 May 2026Armed Forces Minister Al Carns MP visited SSAFA's Glasgow's Helping Heroes to understand the charity's work within the veteran community.
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We are the Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire, across the UK and around the world.
If you have any questions about fundraising in the East Midlands or any other community activities, then please get in touch with our Community Engagement Team:
Nottinghamshire Branch is part of the East Midlands Regional Hub. All local enquiries are responded to by our regional team, who can be contacted via eastmidlands.region@ssafa.org.uk or on 020 4566 9114, or by using the webform below.
We have an office at 3 Amelia Court, Swanton Close, Retford, DN22 7HJ, staffed by volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 09.00-13.00. Appointments are advised and can be arranged by contacting us on 020 4566 9114 or eastmidlands.region@ssafa.org.uk.
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Opening times: Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:00
Telephone number: 020 4566 9114
We are open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Thursday, and 09:00 - 16:00 on Friday.
Armed Forces Minister Al Carns MP visited SSAFA's Glasgow's Helping Heroes to understand the charity's work within the veteran community.
Happy Birthday to Second World War veteran Christopher Hutchinson, who went on to give 38 years to his country serving in the Army.
The Abingdon Extreme Fundraisers are taking on a six day fundraising ride to the World War 2 battlefields of France - as well as organising a free veteran's boxing morning!
Royal Regiment of Scotland soldier fundraises for SSAFA in thanks for supporting his veteran brother.