Our vision
In recognition of their service to the Nation, SSAFA works to ensure that the needs of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families are met in an appropriate and timely way.
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The UK's oldest national tri-service military charity.
The UK's oldest national tri-service military charity.
In recognition of their service to the Nation, SSAFA works to ensure that the needs of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families are met in an appropriate and timely way.
We exist to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst the Armed Forces, veterans and their families in order to support their independence and dignity.
Find out about our governance, chief staff and ambassadors.
Details of how the lockdown has affected SSAFA, and how you can help us.
See an overview of who we help, and how.
Supporting our Armed Forces family since 1885.
See the promise we make to act as a charity in the UK.
Meet SSAFA's celebrity champions and renowned patrons.
Listen to SSAFA's podcasts for the Armed Forces community.
Read about the men, women and children who SSAFA has helped.
View or download our reports, reviews, news and other publications.
Find out why working for SSAFA can be both fun and rewarding.
Multi-award-winning garden designer Amanda Waring has won a silver medal for her garden of peace and tranquillity at RHS Chelsea Flower show this year.
A young team from the RAF's Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering have summitted Snowdon for SSAFA!
The first of SSAFA's Short Breaks for 2022 has happened, providing a welcome break for 14 service families who live with disability.
Support SSAFA - and our Norton House home - at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Jonjo credits his SSAFA mentor and caseworker for helping him successfully transition to civilian life following an injury and medical discharge from the Royal Artillery.
Globetrotting Second World War veteran Bill decided it was time to return to 'old Blighty' at the age of 95 - during the pandemic - but was helped every step of the way by SSAFA.
Chris and Elisa Hebden were able to start a new family thanks to the SSAFA Adoption Service - specialists in accommodating the demands of military life.