News

26 July 2017

SSAFA

Ambassador, Celebrity, Charities, Sport, Veterans, Welfare

Olympian Will Satch MBE, becomes latest SSAFA Ambassador

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has just appointed Olympic Gold Medallist Will Satch as its latest celebrity Ambassador.

Speaking about the appointment of the Olympic Rower, Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Gregory, chief executive SSAFA said:

“Before we appoint a celebrity Ambassador, we at SSAFA talk to our beneficiaries about which public figures inspire them. Those in the serving community tell us that they greatly admire British Olympians and those who understand how military life works from a personal perspective.”

25 July 2017

SSAFA

Charity, Children, Families, Veterans, Welfare

SSAFA – Our Pledge to our Armed Forces, Veterans and their Families 2017-2022

We are immensely proud that, in 2016 alone, we assisted more than 67,000 individuals in many different ways, but always to alleviate suffering and hardship.

It is imperative that we balance the needs of our beneficiaries alongside a structured plan which ensures that the charity maintains financial sustainability in what is likely to be a challenging climate up to 2022 and beyond.

7 July 2017

SSAFA

Rehabilitation, Veterans, Veterans in the Criminal Justice System, Welfare

New service launched to reduce rates of re-offending in the Armed Forces community

Thames Valley Police announce collaboration with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity

Thames Valley Police (TVP) has today (6/7) launched a service that provides support for members of the Armed Forces community to prevent re-offending.

The Armed Forces Referral Service aims to help reduce crime, rates of offending and re-offending by providing better access to support for veterans and their families that come into contact with the police.

3 July 2017

SSAFA

Centenary, Remembrance, Veterans, Women

SSAFA Celebrates 100 Years of women in the Armed Forces

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, is celebrating 100 years since women were legally permitted to serve in the British military.

This July marks the centenary of the formation of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), the first time women were formally enrolled in the UK Armed Forces. Back then, women’s roles involved cooking, administration and mechanical work. Today, one hundred years on they stand shoulder to shoulder with their male counterpart, with close combat roles in the Royal Marines, Royal Armoured Corps, infantry and Royal Air Force Regiment opening up to them last year.

1 June 2017

SSAFA

Awards, Charities, Competition, Veterans, Welfare

SSAFA – shortlist to win commercial partnership with Rockface

SSAFA has been shortlisted, as one of three charities, with a chance of winning a commercial partnership with Rockface.

Rockface is a widely distributed men’s grooming product range – stocked in major supermarkets and stores across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for SSAFA to raise vital funds, to further support our work, as well as see the SSAFA name on a widely distributed commercial product.

31 May 2017

SSAFA

Corporate, Partnerships, Veterans, Welfare

Trinity Insurance partners with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity

In a new partnership officially starting on June 1st, Trinity Insurance has committed to making a donation to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity with every life insurance policy taken out through the SSAFA webpage and any referral coming from the charity.

Trinity Insurance has been specialising in products for the Armed Forces family since 2000 and is now offering SSAFA supporters, volunteers, staff and beneficiaries an exclusive offer on their life insurance. Trinity compares a panel of the UK’s top life insurers to create a tailored quote at the best price.

10 May 2017

SSAFA

Army, Families, Finance, Navy, RAF, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Veterans

Forces Cars Direct announces partnership with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity

In a new partnership formally announced on 9th May, Forces Cars Direct has committed to making a donation to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity for each car they sell.

Forces Cars Direct offer unique discounts on new cars for all serving personnel, veterans and Ministry of Defence staff. For those living in the UK there are savings of up to 30 percent and those stationed overseas can save up to 50 percent.

9 May 2017

SSAFA

Announcements, Family, Support, Welfare

Kate Adie, OBE announced as SSAFA Ambassador

Kate joins military historian Dan Snow, forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn, former SBS soldier and TV presenter, Ant Middleton and actor and forces champion Antony Cotton on the charity’s roster of Celebrity Ambassadors.

3 May 2017

SSAFA

Appointments, Veterans, Volunteering, Welfare

Julie McCarthy appointed as Director of Volunteer Operations at SSAFA

Julie McCarthy has been appointed as Director of Volunteer Operations at SSAFA. Julie is a former chief executive of the Army Families Federation and the wife of a serving member of the British Army. She currently holds the position of Head of Transformation at Blind Veterans UK. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience and I look forward to welcoming her to SSAFA later this year.

25 April 2017

SSAFA

Announcements, Family, Welfare

SBS Veteran and TV presenter, Ant Middleton, is announced as SSAFA Ambassador

Ant Middleton, a Special Forces veteran and presenter of C4’s Who Dares Wins and Mutiny has just been announced as a SSAFA Ambassador.

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