Southend SSAFA

25/06/2026

It's that time of year again ... Armed Forces' Week, ... and Saturday 27th June is Armed Forces' Day so we're flying the flag!

Please visit us on Southend High Street on Saturday and show your support.

28/05/2026

Last week was Mental Health Awareness week.

If you've served in HM Armed Forces and you feel you need help with mental health issues, or you're family of someone who's served, and you think they might benefit from help, it is available by contacting Op Courage (the Veterans' Mental Health and Wellbeing Service), run by the NHS ...

If you’re finding life difficult after leaving the Armed Forces and struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, Op COURAGE is here to help. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

Available across England, visit https://orlo.uk/8qLnr

02/03/2026

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity's statement on the attack on RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.

30/10/2025

Tune-in to the BBC Radio 4 Appeal to find out from adventurer and former Royal Navy Reservist Ben Fogle how you can help SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity support our Armed Forces family, so they never battle alone.

Ben Fogle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SSAFA, the armed forces charity.

29/10/2025

🎄This Christmas, spread cheer with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity's exclusive shop items! Browse the full collection now at https://ssaf.as/xmasshop25

10/10/2025

🎄This Christmas, spread cheer with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity's exclusive cards, available from the SSAFA Shop now at https://ssaf.as/xmascards2025

Why you’ll love them?
• Printed in the UK using eco-friendly, sustainable materials
• Biodegradable, recyclable, compostable - kind to the planet!

[NB. A 30% branch discount is available to all SSAFA volunteers who are buying products that they intend to use to fundraise for SSAFA, please email [email protected] for details.]