Meet some of those who lived, worked and fought during the Second World War, and who were there celebrating the first time round - when the Nazi regime finally accepted defeat on 8 May 1945.
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Incredible stories from veterans and civilians who witnessed VE Day firsthand.
Meet some of those who lived, worked and fought during the Second World War, and who were there celebrating the first time round - when the Nazi regime finally accepted defeat on 8 May 1945.
These stories - and their accompanying videos - provide a fascinating 'living history' which allow us and future generations to look back and remember the sacrifices and triumphs of that greatest generation.
"It's going to be tough" - the team speaks about their upcoming Lapland trekking challenge.
SSAFA's fantastic fundraising partners, A Driving Force, officially launched their 2026 event in January.
Congratulations to all the staff at Vistry who have raised a fantastic £700,000 for SSAFA!
A national day to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, and reflect on the horrors of genocide.
Royal Engineers Sapper Joe worked on the British Nuclear Weapons testing programme in the 1950s, and then supported by SSAFA in his retirement.
Danni served for 22 years in the RAF but struggled with life after the military, until they were put in touch with the SSAFA Mentoring team.
When Suk Bahadur, a twenty-year veteran of the Brigade of Gurkhas, passed away, his family found some solace in the support they received from SSAFA.