This year, on 11 November, marks the 100th anniversary of the Unknown Warrior – an unidentified body chosen to represent all the soldiers, airmen and sailors who were lost in the First World War.
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This year, on 11 November, marks the 100th anniversary of the Unknown Warrior – an unidentified body chosen to represent all the soldiers, airmen and sailors who were lost in the First World War.
Read moreThis award was created to recognise volunteers and employees for their exceptional contribution and commitment to SSAFA’s activities and values.
Read moreSSAFA’s RAF Personal Support and Social Work Service (PS&SWS) are delighted to be recognised as part of the RAF Wittering Welfare Team who have received an AOC 38 Groups Commendation as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Read moreA new report from SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, launched to raise awareness of the charity’s own Mentoring Service, graphically illustrates the level of misunderstanding about the ongoing needs of the ex-Forces when they leave the military.
Read moreDonation will allow SSAFA to continue vital work & demonstrates historic respect between UK and French militaries
Read moreThree Gloucestershire soldiers are planning monthly fundraising events in GSR (British Army issued gas masks) in aid of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreRAF Honington held a coffee morning with a difference for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. In true Covid-19 style, a drive through coffee morning took place on 1 October.
Read moreThe Adoption Team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has taken stock of a year overcoming new, unprecedented obstacles whilst maintaining the quality of this vital service – and there is plenty to celebrate.
Read moreFormer RAF Chinook Crewman and current Boeing employee tackles 500-mile cycle challenge across the UK
Read moreVeteran Carl Shadrake has set the mammoth challenge of running 100 consecutive half marathons (one half marathon every day) for military charities including SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity to give back after receiving help himself for severe injuries.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here