A team of seven staff from Sodexo took part in a successful volunteer day organised jointly by RNAS Yeovilton Service Committee and SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, transforming the site’s “mindfulness” garden – a key feature of the Sir Donald Gosling Lookout Wellbeing Centre.
Read moreNational Volunteering Week took place in June and a group of Blind Veterans UK volunteers from South Wales came together to plan a five-kilometre sponsored walk to raise awareness of volunteering opportunities with the charity.
Read moreAndy Middlemiss, 76, a respected and long-serving volunteer for SSAFA, the armed forces charity, and former lieutenant colonel, has been recognised as a Community Champion by the Kinross-shire Partnership for his outstanding contribution to SSAFA and the local area.
Read moreChandra Budhathoki, a much-respected volunteer caseworker in Reading for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has been awarded the Area Commander’s Certificate of Recognition by Thames Valley Police (TVP) for the invaluable contribution he has made in Reading within and between communities.
Read moreTrevor Scott, a stalwart volunteer for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has been made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2025.
Read moreWe’re inviting enthusiastic volunteers to join Blesma’s team at the Chelmsford Beer & Cider Festival. Shifts are available throughout the week – you can choose the days and times that suit you best.
Read moreA Navy veteran who had his leg amputated during the Covid pandemic says the support he received from charities has inspired him to help others.
Read moreClive Richardson, aged 62, of Shetland, was recently recognised with a long service award to mark 30 years of volunteering for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreIn 2024 Vistry Group broke its charity fundraising record with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity by raising £686,072 – more than double its target of £300,000 – and totalling more than £700,000 with Gift Aid.
Read moreMary Kenyon, the chair of the Forth Valley branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been commended by Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) as part of Stirling 900 for her contributions to volunteering in Stirling.
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