SSAFA Plymouth

We are the Plymouth 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 Plymouth, across the UK and around the world.

Upcoming Events for SSAFA Plymouth

9th May 2025 Charity Golf Day at Yelverton Golf Club support us by entering a team into our friendly golf competition 

11th May 2025 Run Plymouth support us by running for SSAFA Plymouth 

7th June 2025 Summer Ball - Join us for a fabulous evening of glitz and glam full details on how to book are in the Branch's latest news. 

 

Need help or support?

This form is for those requiring assistance from SSAFA or who wish to contact a SSAFA Regional Office or Branch. Enquiries for any other purpose may not be responded to.

If you wish to contact the SSAFA Central Office then please do so here.

For all Volunteering Enquiries please contact the Volunteering Team here.

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Contact branch

Opening times: Contact hours - Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:00

Telephone number: 0204 566 9131

If you need urgent help, you can contact Forcesline on

0800 260 6780

Or talk to our Forcesline advisors online with our new live chat service.

Live Chat

We are open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Thursday, and 09:00 - 16:00 on Friday.

Meet the team

The team at SSAFA Plymouth is dedicated to helping veterans, service personnel, and their families, in the local community. Our commitment is to provide support with experienced, non-judgemental and friendly advice, as well as a variety of practical services that cover a range of emotional, practical and financial issues. We are proud to say that we help our Armed Forces family whenever they need us, for as long as they need us. Here at SSAFA Plymouth, we have a variety of different personalities that together make our team so special.

Kerry-Leigh Watkinson

Branch Chairman

I joined the SSAFA team at the end of 2024 as a Royal Navy veteran, having previously served as a Medic. In addition to my military background, I am a service wife to a serving Royal Marine and mother to three service children, which gives me a deep understanding of the unique and complex challenges of military family life. In my role as Branch Chairman, I am privileged to lead a dedicated team of volunteers who work collaboratively to provide invaluable support to our beneficiaries. I highly recommend volunteering with SSAFA to anyone interested in making a meaningful difference within the military community.

Volunteer with us

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 Plymouth, 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.

Available roles

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