This Thursday, the local community will come together to lay 92 year old Bernard Mabey to rest at Southend Crematorium. A former member of the famous Dambusters squadron (617 Bomber Command), ‘Bernie’ will be honoured by friends, family and military alike.
Read moreMilitary organisations including Poppy Scotland and the RAF Benevolent Fund, have spoken of the need for closer collaboration with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity to best support serving personnel, veterans and their families across Scotland.
Read moreSSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is delighted to announce that the Earl of Carnarvon is to become Honorary Vice President of the Hampshire Branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreSSAFA Adoption Service has provided forever homes to children for over 50 years.
Read moreAiming to highlight the unique challenges faced by military families, SSAFA surveyed the Forces community past and present on the impact that serving has on family moments.
Read moreOrpington local has committed to a cycle ride of 260 miles, raising money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreWelsh local takes on challenge for her fellow veterans in need.
Read moreRory has cerebral palsy and wears knee high splints on both legs – but mum Abbie said he won’t let that hold him back.
Read moreGiving back to the charity who supported his family.
Read moreJane Jennings, a former SSAFA volunteer for Gloucestershire has shared her great Grandfather’s story with the charity after she examined his medals from the First and Second World War.
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