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We are the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 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 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, across the UK and around the world.
Branch Story
Michael Vickery served as a Lance Corporal in the Royal Corps of Signals with exemplary service from 1963 to 1971. Our Branch was able to help Michael when he started to attend Battling On and Man Down, two organisations that support our Cornwall Veterans. Read more about Michael's story, here.
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Opening times: Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:00
Telephone number: 0204 566 9131
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We are open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday.
The team at Cornwall 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 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, we have a variety of different personalities that together make our team so special.
John Bessell spent 32 years in the RAF before returning home to Cornwall. He retains a deep respect for the support provided by all areas of SSAFA. keen to give back and to show we can reach deep into the community and make a real difference.
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 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, 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.
You can help people in need by visiting, listening and talking to them, to work out the best ways to support them.
Help us by creating a local fundraising plan, organising events and liaising with appropriate stakeholders, helping raise funds for SSAFA.
The last few years have not been easy for Michael Vickery, physically or emotionally. Thanks to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, he is now back on his feet.
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