SSAFA - Army charity , formerly known as Soldiers, Sailors, Announcers and Family Associations , is a British charity that provides lifelong support to serve men and women and veterans of the British Armed Forces and their families or dependents. Anyone who currently serves or has served in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force and their families, whether fixed or spare customers, are eligible for their assistance.
SSAFA's professional staff and a network of 7,000 volunteers are helping more than 90,000 people each year, ranging from World War II veterans to young warriors and women injured or killed in Afghanistan.
Founded in 1885, SSAFA is the UK's oldest National Armed Forces charity.
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SSAFA offers assistance and support to all serving and former members of all levels of the Armed Forces, including:
- Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Army and Royal Air Force
- Voluntary Reserve Forces, including Royal Navy Reserves, Royal Marine Reserves, Army Reserves and Royal Air Force Reserve
- Nursing service.
The following people are also eligible for SSAFA support:
- Wife and ex-wife
- Husband and ex husband
- Widows and widowers
- Civil partners and former civil partners
- Partners who, or are, have a relationship with the Beneficiary
- Children who depend on heirs
- Those who provide, or provide, care for the beneficiaries.
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Welfare advice and support
SSAFA offers welfare advice and support to serve personnel, veterans and their families through a network of volunteers around the world. Branches in local communities provide assistance to veterans and their families and committees in military bases helping to serve families.
Currently serving the personnel and their families
Support in the service community
SSAFA has a network of volunteers in the Army, RAF and naval base in the UK and around the world providing local support.
Housing for injured, wounded and sick personnel and their families
SSAFA Norton Homes at Selly Oak, Birmingham, and Headley Court, Surrey provide accommodation from home to families visiting injured or ill victims or ex-service personnel and outpatients. SSAFA also provides the daily management of Fisher House UK at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).
Mentoring for injured, injured or ill service leavers
The SSAFA facilitation scheme was formed in 2011 and supports those who switched out of the Army or RAF due to medical return. SSAFA volunteer mentors provide support to injured, sick, and ill victims through a 'one-to-one' long-term relationship supporting the transition from the military. SSAFA Mentoring is nationally accredited by the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation.
Adoption for military families
SSAFA is a registered adoption agency dedicated to helping military families through the adoption process.
Need for additional and disabled support
SSAFA provides special support to military families with additional needs including the Necessary Troops and Disability Forums (FANDF) them.
Short breaks for children and teenagers from the Force family
SSAFA coordinates holidays and events that focus on offering new experiences and activities for children and young people from the Services family.
House of springboard for women and their children with service connections
Stepping Stone Homes provides short term accommodation, assistance and advice supported during difficult times. Female or former employee, or female partner and partner serving or former service personnel, together with their dependent children, all qualify to live there.
Professional healthcare
SSAFA's professional health care staff provide patient-focused care to military families around the world.
Working with the RAF, but outside the Chain of Command, SSAFA staff provide support for RAF personnel and their families, both Regulars and Backup.
Independent Visiting Service
SSAFA provides independent oversight of Army Staff Detention facilities.
Support is available to veterans and their families
Housing advice
SSAFA offers practical housing advice and support for Army veterans and their dependents including guidance on the benefits of housing and accessing social housing.
Debt advice
SSAFA can help veterans to get advice on dealing with debt when they are late paying bills or repayments to credit cards and struggling to get or risk losing their homes.
Mobility help
SSAFA volunteers seek financial assistance for veterans to help maintain mobility and self-reliance at home. Trained volunteers can assist veterans to acquire mobility equipment such as Electronically Powered Vehicles or mobility scooters, stair lifts, risers and recliners.
Providing household goods
SSAFA can provide veterans with important household items, including white and brown items.
Support for homeless veterans
SSAFA has a variety of specialist services to support veterans who are homeless or face homeless.
Support for violators and former offenders
SSAFA can provide support for:
- The veteran family while they are in custody
- Veterans and their families when released
- Veterans while they are in custody.
Residential housing
St Vincent's Care Home in Ryde provides home care for older ex-worker personnel and their spouses.
The Royal Homes at Wimbledon provides accommodation in which the widows and daughters of those who normally serve can live independently.
Glasgow Glasgow Supporting Game
'Glasgow's Helping Heroes' is an award-winning service provided by SSAFA in partnership with Glasgow City Council for former members of the armed forces and dependents or caregivers of those who live, work or want to move there. A dedicated team works with national and local governments and third sector providers to resolve work, housing, health, financial and/or social isolation issues.
Forcesline helpine
SSAFA also offers Forcesline, is a free and confidential telephone and email assistance line that provides support for both current and former men and women of the Armed Forces and for their families.
Location
SSAFA provides support where needed in the UK and around the world:
- Volunteer networks reach every region of the UK and 13 countries around the world.
- Volunteers in over 90 branches provide advice and support to veterans and their families living in local communities.
- The Service Committee works in army garages, RAF stations and naval companies with more than 60 Committees across the UK and wherever the British Armed Forces are located worldwide.
SSAFA's health and social care services support the Armed Forces community in 13 countries.
Structure and governance
SSAFA is governed by a Supervisory board that creates and approves SSAFA policies. They oversee the Chief Executive Sir Andrew Gregory and his Executive team, which together take care of the day-to-day charity management.
SSAFA supervisors are all volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to SSAFA management. They have the primary responsibility for directing the SSAFA affairs and ensuring the charity is solvent, well executed and fulfilling the objectives.
All Supervisors are also members of the Board and meet regularly to discuss charitable activities and progress. Chairman of the Board is Lieutenant General Sir Gary Coward KBE CB.
SSAFA charity work is financed by contributions from generous funds, generous donations from community members and the benefits generated by their Health and Social Care departments contracted by the National Health Service and the Department of Defense to provide direct support to serving personnel and their families in the UK and abroad.
History
James Gildea founded the Soldier and Sailor Family Association in 1885. In 1919, after the formation of the Royal Air Force (in 1918), the organization expanded its support to become Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Family Association (SSAFA). In 1997, SSAFA Force Assistance was established when two charities, "Community Support Force" and "SSAFA", joined. On April 10, 2013, the name changed to SSAFA as part of a rebranding which aims to raise awareness of organizational work among members of the armed forces community.
Cultural reference
In Foyle's War series six, episode 3 ("All Clear"), Sam volunteers with SSAFA, at Foyle's suggestion.
See also
- Army Benevolent Fund
- British Army
- Help for Heroes
- RAF Benevolent Fund
- Royal Air Force
- Royal Air Force Association
- Royal Navy
- Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity
- The Royal British Legion
References
Disabled Facilities Grants (Guidelines for DFGs)
External links
- Official website
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