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We are the Fife 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. SSAFA Fife branch is one of 17 branches located across Scotland, providing support to those who are serving or have served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or the Royal Air Force, and to their families. We support our local SSAFA In-service team at Leuchars Station, St Andrews.
We have an office at the Army Reserve Centre, Hunter Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1ED, staffed by volunteers Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10.30-12.30. You can get in touch with us directly on 01592 263714 or at fife.branch@ssafa.org.uk
Christmas Opening Hours.
SSAFA’s Regional Offices are closed for the festive period from Tuesday 24th of December at 1400 until Thursday 2nd of January 2025 (Friday 3rd of January for Scotland). Any emails or voicemails left over this period will be responded to in the New Year.
Forcesline will close on Tuesday 24th December at 1400, re-opening at 0900 on Friday 27 December 2024. The service will then again close at 1600 on 31 December 2024 and re-open at 0900 on Thursday 2 January 2025.
For urgent emotional support, we would encourage you to contact the Samaritans Veterans Hub on 116 123, for support which is available 24/7.
If you have any mail for any of our branches in Scotland, please send to;
SSAFA in Scotland
C/o Toryglen Community Base
179 Prospecthill Circus
GLASGOW
G42 OLA
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Opening times: Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:00
Telephone number: 0141 488 8552
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We are open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday.
The team at SSAFA Fife 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 Fife, we have a variety of different personalities that together make our team so special.
Jim served in the RAF for 16 years, serving worldwide, including several overseas deployments. On leaving the services he became a finance and governance director for a multi academy schools trust in England. Jim volunteered for SSAFA, becoming Branch Chair in 2024. He wishes to contribute to the excellent work of the SSAFA team, making a positive difference to the local Armed Forces community.
Holly joined SSAFA in 2023, after completing an HNC in Business Administration and IT. Made to feel very welcome by the team, the role has allowed Holly to develop her skills further, giving her a sense of accomplishment and rewards, to give something back and play her part in helping the Armed Forces community.
Jim served for 25 yeas in the Queens Own Highlanders, touring worldwide, including operational tours. On leaving the services he went on to have a second career in logistics. Jim became a volunteer caseworker in 2016 and has undertaken further roles to continue to assist/support the Armed Forces.
George joined the Queens Own Highlanders as a boy soldier, working his way up the ranks leaving the Service as a commissioned officer, touring worldwide including operational tours. On leaving he went onto work with the NHS in Scotland. He continues to be very active in his Regimental Association and Scotland’s Veterans Groups. He became a SSAFA volunteer caseworker in 2013 and undertaken further roles including Chair to support the Branch.
Penny served as nurse in the Army for 8 years, she is married to a RAF officer and has travelled worldwide. She has spent her time within the Service community, supporting and campaigning for Armed Forces families. She volunteered with SSAFA in 2013 as a caseworker and since has undertaken further roles to support the Branch.
Do you have time to spare to help support and make a difference to the Armed Forces community, veterans and their families in Fife? Volunteers are the backbone and frontline of all the services that SSAFA offers, and they undertake a variety of roles with differing commitments.
You can help people in need by visiting, listening and talking to them, to work out the best ways to support them.
Help us raise vital funds by representing SSAFA at local fundraising events, providing a friendly and approachable service to potential donors.
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