SSAFA Suffolk

We are the Suffolk branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

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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 Suffolk, across the UK and around the world.

If you’re unable to reach us, you can contact Forcesline on 0800 260 6767 between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00, Monday - Friday.

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

Telephone number: 0204 566 9129

Email: east.region@ssafa.org.uk

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.

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

Latest news

The Mane Event: Ipswich charitable Race Night raises over £1,200 in aid of local Armed Forces community

12 June 2026

The Ipswich community came out in full force to raise more than £1,200 for SSAFA Suffolk at the recent charitable Race Night.

Dearly Deployed: 9 in 10 serving personnel have missed monumental milestone moments due to military service

22 June 2026

SSAFA research reveals the unspoken sacrifices made by the Armed Forces community.

Tributes paid to South West Wales SSAFA volunteer Valerie Griggs

18 June 2026

SSAFA Honorary Life Member Valerie Griggs, known for her dedication, compassion and professionalism, sadly passed away in May.

Chocks Away! Iconic Lancaster and Vulcan Bomber experiences up for grabs in Lincolnshire charity Armed Forces Weekend raffle

16 June 2026

Win an incredible flying or Lancaster Bomber experience by taking part in the SSAFA Armed Forces Day Raffle!

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