SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
@ssafaofficial.bsky.social
Since 1885, we’ve provided trusted support to our Forces and their families. Forcesline 0800 260 6767
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🔊 Listen to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal on Sun 26th Oct at 07:54 & 21:25 or Thurs 30th at 15:27 and find out from Ben Fogle how you can help our Armed Forces family, so they never battle alone. Your donation will make a real difference to those who need our help. www.ssafa.org.uk/radio4appeal
There yesterday. There tomorrow. Thanks to you. Help us reach and embrace our Armed Forces family with a gift in your Will. www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/o...
November 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
There yesterday. There tomorrow. Thanks to you. Help us reach and embrace our Armed Forces family with a gift in your Will. www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/o...
There's still time to listen and donate to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Find out from adventurer and former Royal Navy Reservist, Ben Fogle, how you can help SSAFA support our Armed Forces family, so they never battle alone. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal, SSAFA
Ben Fogle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SSAFA, the armed forces charity.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
There's still time to listen and donate to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Find out from adventurer and former Royal Navy Reservist, Ben Fogle, how you can help SSAFA support our Armed Forces family, so they never battle alone. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
🎄This festive season, spread cheer and support our Armed Forces with SSAFA's exclusive #christmas cards, available from our shop now at www.ssafastore.org.uk/categories/c...
• Printed in the UK using eco-friendly, sustainable materials
• Biodegradable, recyclable, compostable - kind to the planet!
• Printed in the UK using eco-friendly, sustainable materials
• Biodegradable, recyclable, compostable - kind to the planet!
October 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM
🎄This festive season, spread cheer and support our Armed Forces with SSAFA's exclusive #christmas cards, available from our shop now at www.ssafastore.org.uk/categories/c...
• Printed in the UK using eco-friendly, sustainable materials
• Biodegradable, recyclable, compostable - kind to the planet!
• Printed in the UK using eco-friendly, sustainable materials
• Biodegradable, recyclable, compostable - kind to the planet!
🔊 Listen to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal on Sun 26th Oct at 07:54 & 21:25 or Thurs 30th at 15:27 and find out from Ben Fogle how you can help our Armed Forces family, so they never battle alone. Your donation will make a real difference to those who need our help. www.ssafa.org.uk/radio4appeal
October 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🔊 Listen to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal on Sun 26th Oct at 07:54 & 21:25 or Thurs 30th at 15:27 and find out from Ben Fogle how you can help our Armed Forces family, so they never battle alone. Your donation will make a real difference to those who need our help. www.ssafa.org.uk/radio4appeal
🫖 Use your love for tea to support our Forces and their families with a Big Brew Up for SSAFA, and do tag us and share your photos on social media using the hashtag #BigBrewUp!
For more information, please visit our page at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/o...
For more information, please visit our page at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/o...
October 20, 2025 at 6:13 AM
🫖 Use your love for tea to support our Forces and their families with a Big Brew Up for SSAFA, and do tag us and share your photos on social media using the hashtag #BigBrewUp!
For more information, please visit our page at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/o...
For more information, please visit our page at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/o...
"The war is over." King George VI Broadcast on 15 August 1945. Today is the 80th anniversary of #VJDay and the end of #WW2. We remember all who laid down their lives for freedom from tyranny and all who endured the loss of those they loved. #VJDay80 #NeverForgotten
August 15, 2025 at 10:17 AM
"The war is over." King George VI Broadcast on 15 August 1945. Today is the 80th anniversary of #VJDay and the end of #WW2. We remember all who laid down their lives for freedom from tyranny and all who endured the loss of those they loved. #VJDay80 #NeverForgotten
The death of Lieutenant General Sir Robert "Robin" Ross, KCB, OBE, Commandant General @royalmarines.bsky.social 1994-1996 and National Chair of SSAFA from 2000-2010, has been announced ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article...
We send our thoughts and condolences to Sir Robin’s family and friends.
We send our thoughts and condolences to Sir Robin’s family and friends.
August 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The death of Lieutenant General Sir Robert "Robin" Ross, KCB, OBE, Commandant General @royalmarines.bsky.social 1994-1996 and National Chair of SSAFA from 2000-2010, has been announced ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article...
We send our thoughts and condolences to Sir Robin’s family and friends.
We send our thoughts and condolences to Sir Robin’s family and friends.
** Book before midnight on Thursday 31 July at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/e... using the code EARLYBIRD to get 25% off registration for SSAFA's 13 Bridges Challenge on 27 June 2026! **
July 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
** Book before midnight on Thursday 31 July at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/e... using the code EARLYBIRD to get 25% off registration for SSAFA's 13 Bridges Challenge on 27 June 2026! **
"I'll see you there in November, but right now, I've got to go and put some proper work in."
Want to join national treasure Phil Campion in taking on
SSAFA's Warrior Challenge in #Morocco this November? Find out more at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/e...
Want to join national treasure Phil Campion in taking on
SSAFA's Warrior Challenge in #Morocco this November? Find out more at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/e...
June 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"I'll see you there in November, but right now, I've got to go and put some proper work in."
Want to join national treasure Phil Campion in taking on
SSAFA's Warrior Challenge in #Morocco this November? Find out more at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/e...
Want to join national treasure Phil Campion in taking on
SSAFA's Warrior Challenge in #Morocco this November? Find out more at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/e...
What's it like to walk across London's iconic bridges? Hannah Siddle and David Utting guide you through the sights of SSAFA's 13 Bridges Challenge on #ArmedForcesDay, Saturday 28 June 2025. There's still time for you and your friends to sign up at register.enthuse.com/ps/event/13B...
June 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
What's it like to walk across London's iconic bridges? Hannah Siddle and David Utting guide you through the sights of SSAFA's 13 Bridges Challenge on #ArmedForcesDay, Saturday 28 June 2025. There's still time for you and your friends to sign up at register.enthuse.com/ps/event/13B...
Friends, Londoners, families - lend us your step counts!
register.enthuse.com/ps/event/13B...
👣 It's time to step up for @ssafaofficial.bsky.social’s award-winning 13 Bridges Challenge celebrating #ArmedForcesDay in #London on Saturday 28 June 2025!
register.enthuse.com/ps/event/13B...
👣 It's time to step up for @ssafaofficial.bsky.social’s award-winning 13 Bridges Challenge celebrating #ArmedForcesDay in #London on Saturday 28 June 2025!
May 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Friends, Londoners, families - lend us your step counts!
register.enthuse.com/ps/event/13B...
👣 It's time to step up for @ssafaofficial.bsky.social’s award-winning 13 Bridges Challenge celebrating #ArmedForcesDay in #London on Saturday 28 June 2025!
register.enthuse.com/ps/event/13B...
👣 It's time to step up for @ssafaofficial.bsky.social’s award-winning 13 Bridges Challenge celebrating #ArmedForcesDay in #London on Saturday 28 June 2025!
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Don’t miss The HAC Band in concert at the The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel conducted by Major Bruce Miller. Join us on Thursday 19th June 2025 at 7:30pm for an evening of exceptional live music in support of @ssafaofficial.bsky.social
This event is free to attend, and open to all!
This event is free to attend, and open to all!
May 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Don’t miss The HAC Band in concert at the The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel conducted by Major Bruce Miller. Join us on Thursday 19th June 2025 at 7:30pm for an evening of exceptional live music in support of @ssafaofficial.bsky.social
This event is free to attend, and open to all!
This event is free to attend, and open to all!
Today's the day! Look out for all our #VEDay updates during the day and follow the concert build-up on our Instagram channel, and listen 🔊 to SSAFA's #VEDay80: The Party concert from the @royalalberthall in London live on @classicfm.com from 8pm this evening! #VE80RAH
May 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Today's the day! Look out for all our #VEDay updates during the day and follow the concert build-up on our Instagram channel, and listen 🔊 to SSAFA's #VEDay80: The Party concert from the @royalalberthall in London live on @classicfm.com from 8pm this evening! #VE80RAH
🎉 Win 2 free VIP tickets! 🎉
Win a pair of VIP tickets for SSAFA's #VEDay80 Royal Albert Hall concert in #London tomorrow night! #VE80RAH
Enter the prize draw now at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/o... for your chance to join an unforgettable night of music, history and celebration. #VEDay #VE80 #WW2
Win a pair of VIP tickets for SSAFA's #VEDay80 Royal Albert Hall concert in #London tomorrow night! #VE80RAH
Enter the prize draw now at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/o... for your chance to join an unforgettable night of music, history and celebration. #VEDay #VE80 #WW2
May 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Good luck to all our 110 #TeamSSAFA runners in the
@londonmarathon.bsky.social today! We appreciate the individual efforts in training miles and fundraising for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity that you've undertaken to make it to the start line today. You are our heroes! #LondonMarathon
@londonmarathon.bsky.social today! We appreciate the individual efforts in training miles and fundraising for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity that you've undertaken to make it to the start line today. You are our heroes! #LondonMarathon
April 27, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Good luck to all our 110 #TeamSSAFA runners in the
@londonmarathon.bsky.social today! We appreciate the individual efforts in training miles and fundraising for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity that you've undertaken to make it to the start line today. You are our heroes! #LondonMarathon
@londonmarathon.bsky.social today! We appreciate the individual efforts in training miles and fundraising for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity that you've undertaken to make it to the start line today. You are our heroes! #LondonMarathon
A very happy #StGeorgesDay from everyone at @ssafaofficial.bsky.social to all our supporters and volunteers across England, and to servicemen and women, veterans, and their families in the UK and on military bases around the world.
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April 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A very happy #StGeorgesDay from everyone at @ssafaofficial.bsky.social to all our supporters and volunteers across England, and to servicemen and women, veterans, and their families in the UK and on military bases around the world.
🏔️ A few last-minute places have become available for
@ssafaofficial.bsky.social's fully supported, six-day trek through the Atlas Mountains in #Morocco on 7-12 May 2025.
Find out more and register now to take part in this epic adventure at register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Sum...
@ssafaofficial.bsky.social's fully supported, six-day trek through the Atlas Mountains in #Morocco on 7-12 May 2025.
Find out more and register now to take part in this epic adventure at register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Sum...
April 18, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🏔️ A few last-minute places have become available for
@ssafaofficial.bsky.social's fully supported, six-day trek through the Atlas Mountains in #Morocco on 7-12 May 2025.
Find out more and register now to take part in this epic adventure at register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Sum...
@ssafaofficial.bsky.social's fully supported, six-day trek through the Atlas Mountains in #Morocco on 7-12 May 2025.
Find out more and register now to take part in this epic adventure at register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Sum...
On this day in 1945, Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany was liberated by the British Army's 11th Armoured Division. #BergenBelsen80
Today, SSAFA remembers those who died during the Holocaust, the harrowing testimonies of survivors, and the role of our Forces in saving lives. #WW2
Today, SSAFA remembers those who died during the Holocaust, the harrowing testimonies of survivors, and the role of our Forces in saving lives. #WW2
April 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
On this day in 1945, Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany was liberated by the British Army's 11th Armoured Division. #BergenBelsen80
Today, SSAFA remembers those who died during the Holocaust, the harrowing testimonies of survivors, and the role of our Forces in saving lives. #WW2
Today, SSAFA remembers those who died during the Holocaust, the harrowing testimonies of survivors, and the role of our Forces in saving lives. #WW2
To help our supporters commemorate the 80th anniversary of #VEDay on 8 May 2025, whilst supporting our ongoing work with the UK Armed Forces community, SSAFA has a range of mugs, homewares, and clothing available. Visit our shop at ssaf.as/veday80 today. #VEDay80 #WW2
April 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
To help our supporters commemorate the 80th anniversary of #VEDay on 8 May 2025, whilst supporting our ongoing work with the UK Armed Forces community, SSAFA has a range of mugs, homewares, and clothing available. Visit our shop at ssaf.as/veday80 today. #VEDay80 #WW2
Air Marshal Steve Shell CB OBE MA will join SSAFA as our new CEO on 2 April, after 37 years of distinguished service with the Royal Air Force ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article...
He succeeds Sir Andrew Gregory, who stepped down as SSAFA Controller at the end of February.
He succeeds Sir Andrew Gregory, who stepped down as SSAFA Controller at the end of February.
March 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Air Marshal Steve Shell CB OBE MA will join SSAFA as our new CEO on 2 April, after 37 years of distinguished service with the Royal Air Force ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article...
He succeeds Sir Andrew Gregory, who stepped down as SSAFA Controller at the end of February.
He succeeds Sir Andrew Gregory, who stepped down as SSAFA Controller at the end of February.
From everyone at SSAFA, we add our tribute to John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving Royal Air Force #BattleofBritain pilot, who has died at the age of 105, and thank him for helping secure our freedom in our country's darkest hour. Per ardua ad astra.
John Hemingway: Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies aged 105
Mr Hemingway, who is originally from Dublin, joined the RAF as a teenager before World War Two.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
From everyone at SSAFA, we add our tribute to John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving Royal Air Force #BattleofBritain pilot, who has died at the age of 105, and thank him for helping secure our freedom in our country's darkest hour. Per ardua ad astra.
We're delighted to report that Project Fire & Ice team - Jason Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood MC, Karl Hinett - completed their Arctic Ultra for SSAFA yesterday, having covered 514 km. Huge congratulations everyone! 💪 givestar.io/gs/project-f...
March 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We're delighted to report that Project Fire & Ice team - Jason Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood MC, Karl Hinett - completed their Arctic Ultra for SSAFA yesterday, having covered 514 km. Huge congratulations everyone! 💪 givestar.io/gs/project-f...
The Project Fire & Ice team - Jason Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood MC, Karl Hinett - are currently on Day 5 of their 500 km Arctic Ultra for SSAFA, having covered over 200 km. It’s been a hard slog with 4 am starts, but the veterans are staying strong. 💪 givestar.io/gs/project-f...
March 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Project Fire & Ice team - Jason Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood MC, Karl Hinett - are currently on Day 5 of their 500 km Arctic Ultra for SSAFA, having covered over 200 km. It’s been a hard slog with 4 am starts, but the veterans are staying strong. 💪 givestar.io/gs/project-f...
The veteran members of the Project Fire & Ice team - Jason Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood MC and Karl Hinett - were briefed and made final preparations yesterday at Jockfall in Swedish Lapland, for today’s start of their 500 km Arctic Ultra for SSAFA. givestar.io/gs/project-f...
March 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The veteran members of the Project Fire & Ice team - Jason Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood MC and Karl Hinett - were briefed and made final preparations yesterday at Jockfall in Swedish Lapland, for today’s start of their 500 km Arctic Ultra for SSAFA. givestar.io/gs/project-f...
📰 Sir Andrew Gregory steps down as SSAFA Controller ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article...
Sir Andrew's tenure lasted for nearly nine years and saw him steer the charity through a pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis that affected many, including those in the Armed Forces community - serving & retired.
Sir Andrew's tenure lasted for nearly nine years and saw him steer the charity through a pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis that affected many, including those in the Armed Forces community - serving & retired.
March 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
📰 Sir Andrew Gregory steps down as SSAFA Controller ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article...
Sir Andrew's tenure lasted for nearly nine years and saw him steer the charity through a pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis that affected many, including those in the Armed Forces community - serving & retired.
Sir Andrew's tenure lasted for nearly nine years and saw him steer the charity through a pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis that affected many, including those in the Armed Forces community - serving & retired.