SSAFA 140

140 years of support for the United Kingdom's Armed Forces community.

For 140 years, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has supported the entire military community regardless of rank, or ship, regiment or squadron, whether regulars or reserves, serving or veteran, and their families – when they need us and how they need us.


We do this to make sure that anyone who comes to SSAFA will get the friendly face, the understanding ear, and the support they need. But we can only do this today – and in the future – through the goodwill and generosity of people like you.

You can help us support our Armed Forces by volunteering your time and your skills, by fundraising, or by pointing the military family in our direction.

Find out today how you can make sure the Armed Forces family never has to battle alone. 


Celebrating 140 years of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity

SSAFA 140th Anniversary Events

Join us in commemorating SSAFA's 140th Birthday in 2025!  We have a number of events we would love to see our friends at, from our annual flagship 13 Bridges Challenge through the heart of London, to our special Cathedral Service in Edinburgh.

We also welcome supporters to host SSAFA Birthday parties by having a Big Brew Up.  It's a fantastic way to connect with colleagues or local community, whilst raising vital funds to support our Armed Forces family.

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