Latest news on the Poppies at the Tower

Today on Armistice Day, 11 November, SSAFA will be joining representatives from the five other beneficiary charities of the World War One commemorative installation, The Tower of... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

SSAFA’s specialist adoption agency for Forces families

Forces families who are considering adopting a child can access specialist support from national military charity SSAFA, formerly known as the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families Association. SSAFA runs the only national... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Tea for the troops! Put the kettle on for the SSAFA Big Brew Up 2014

We all love a cup of tea so why not make your morning tea break really count by holding a SSAFA Big Brew Up this October? A firm favourite with the Forces community, the SSAFA Big Brew Up brings together... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Additional Needs and Disability Conference - all welcome

SSAFAs Families Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) Conference takes place on Monday 19th May 2014 at MoD Main Building, Central London. Topics include: Children's education; Changes to... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Military Wives Choirs symbol of strength

Claudia Bradby Jewellery and the Military Wives Choirs are thrilled to launch their 'Stronger Together' bracelet. The bracelet, made of cultured pearls and silk ribbon, features the Military Wives Choirs logo on a pretty sterling silver... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Additional Needs and Disability Conference - open to all

SSAFAs Families Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) Conference takes place on Monday 19th May 2014 at MoD Main Building, Central London. Topics include: Children's education; Changes to welfare benefits for disabled people and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

SSAFA Forces Help changes its name to ssafa

SSAFA Forces Help changes its name to ssafa. The charity SSAFA Forces Help has changed its name to SSAFA as part of a rebrand aimed at improving awareness of the charity amongst members of the Forces community. The charity say the rebrand is the culmination of... More information

New Challenges for Children with Additional Needs

SSAFA is once again offering their Summer Activity Breaks for Children with additional needs or disability and their siblings and young carers. It is an opportunity for the children of Service personnel to make new friends and try exciting adventure activities. Rick Cooke from RAF Shawbury said: "Or son Ethan absolutely loved it. We are so grateful for the continuing support of SSAFA throughout the years...More information »

Feeling out of the Loop...

The RAF FF survey on support to families is now available to view. This is the Federation's third major survey this year and will feed into the MoD-wide welfare study expected to run in early 13. It is also being used to inform Air Command Community Support staff and colleagues at SSAFA, the HIVE and other welfare organisations as to the quality of their service, as perceived by you, the customer. The report is full of comments received as well as the raw statistics so do take time to have a look.... “Unfortunately the RAF give no consideration to the fact that decisions they make always have an impact on dependents....“Airplay has been a life saver for our children... “Despite having POC I found myself very much alone... “I only feel like part of the RAF family because of my friendships with the other wives...More information »

A few places left on SSAFAs Short Breaks

There are a couple of places still available on the siblings holiday running at the YMCA Fairthorne Manor, Southampton, 3-9 Jun 12 and a couple of places on the holiday for young people with an additional need or disability at Calvert Trust Adventure Centre on Exmoor running 4-9 Aug 12. Please ring SSAFA if you are interested in your child attending either of these fun adventure breaks...More information »

Short Breaks from SSAFA

Details of the 2012 SSAFA Forces Help Short Break Scheme for young people have been announced. If you have a youngster who might benefit from a sibling and young carers holiday or a UK short break for children with additional needs and disabilities then contact Jane Barnes at SSAFA. Both holidays are taking place during the June half-term week...More information »