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We are the Sussex 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 Sussex, across the UK and around the world.
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.
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Opening times: Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:00
Telephone number: 020 4566 9126
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We are open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday.
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 Sussex, 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.
Mentors provide support and guidance to individuals leaving the Armed Forces and beginning their new civilian lives.
Help us raise our profile! Build and develop a publicity plan, increasing awareness of who we are, what we do and who we help.
Help our isolated, lonely and suffering clients by talking, listening and offering them the support they need.
Help our volunteers provide the best support possible to our clients, by organising and managing training processes.
Help our volunteers provide the best possible support to our clients by giving them the training and advice they need. Learn new IT and digital skills, using SSAFA's specialist systems.
Help us support those who need it the most at important times. Helpers provide volunteer support on a flexible basis, at peak times.
Help raise SSAFA's online profile by increasing awareness, through website and social media management. You'll also learn specialist skills through using our industry-approved digital systems.
Join SSAFA Sussex this November for an Armed Forces concert that will raise your festive spirits.
On 19 November the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas performed at in East Grinstead, West Sussex, in an evening in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Congratulations to the SSAFA team based at RAF Waddington, recognised for their had work and dedication.
SSAFA's Glasgow's Helping Heroes have been providing Christmas cheer this year to the city's veterans.