SSAFA Fife

20/08/2026

SSAFA Fife volunteers completed the Dundee Kiltwalk alongside other SSAFA Scotland Team supporters, raising vital funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
The sun came out; an enjoyable day chatting and making new friends with our fellow walkers, from the many Scottish charities.

Thank you to all that have supported us and continue to join us in raising vital funds to support serving personnel, veterans and families, who will call on SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity for help in their time of need, so they "Never Battle Alone"
https://www.justgiving.com/page/penny-leggat-7...

Pictured: Jim & Penny Leggat, Dundee Kiltwalk 2026.

05/08/2026

Penny & Jim Leggat, SSAFA Fife Branch Volunteers, are returning again this year, alongside other TEAM SSAFA supporters to undertake the Dundee Kiltwalk on Sunday 16th August.

Please join us in raising vital funds to support serving personnel, veterans and families, who will call on SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity for help in their time of need, so they "Never Battle Alone"
https://www.justgiving.com/page/penny-leggat-7?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

01/08/2026

A Driving Force for SSAFA 2026 will set off from in Northern France this Saturday (1 August), beginning with a short memorial service to honour military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The 11-day fundraising challenge will see more than 50 cars and support vehicles travel through 10 countries to Bosnia and back, raising money for .

Since 2012, A Driving Force and Rally for Heroes have raised more than £850,000 for charities supporting serving personnel, veterans, and their families. Participants have pledged to raise a further £100,000 for SSAFA and have already raised more than £95,000. See link in comments below to donate.

The 2026 event will be particularly evocative as most of the leadership team were in the Armed Forces during the wars in the Balkans.

Steve Shaw, Director of A Driving Force, said: "Those taking part in A Driving Force 2026, will once again come from all walks of life, to help others by fundraising for SSAFA whilst having the adventure of a lifetime.

"As we conduct this event, we pay tribute to the hundreds of people who made the ultimate sacrifice on operations. Just as importantly our fundraising is aimed at sustaining people and their families who suffered life-changing injuries."

31/07/2026

SSAFA Fife volunteer Graham Meacher awarded SSAFA’s top award

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has recognised Graham Meacher, former Branch Chair of SSAFA Fife, with a Sir James Gildea Global Award for more than 25 years of exceptional voluntary service.
Presented at SSAFA’s Annual General Meeting at the Victory Services Club, the award recognises outstanding contributions to the charity’s activities and values. This year’s awards were presented by two descendants of Sir James Gildea, Edward Gildea and David Santa-Olalla DSO MC, giving the ceremony a special link to SSAFA’s history.
Born in Edinburgh and resident in Fife since 1963, Graham joined the Corps of Royal Engineers in 1971, was commissioned in 1980, and retired early as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2000. His service included first West then the unified Germany, SHAPE in Belgium, the UK, and short overseas deployments. He was awarded an MBE in 1994 for services to the Ministry of Defence.
Graham began volunteering with SSAFA as a caseworker in 2000, the year he left the Army, and has since served as Caseworker, Fundraising and Awareness Officer, Branch Vice-Chair, Branch Chair, Regional Chair, and Convenor of the Scottish Resource Committee.
Reflecting on his time with SSAFA, he noted: “I was in tune with the ethos of SSAFA and enjoyed meeting and helping clients, plus working with like-minded colleagues, and found it very satisfying being able to make a real and immediate difference to the lives of veterans and their families.”
One such case involved supporting the family of an RAF veteran’s daughter who was undergoing training in the RAF. She was diagnosed with cancer and underwent specialist treatment in the Military Wing of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The Fife branch was able to help with accommodation at SSAFA’s Norton House, travel to and from Fife, and other support for her parents.
Graham said: “This award came as a most pleasant surprise to me, and I was delighted to be nominated for it by colleagues, which perhaps makes it all the more meaningful an achievement.
On volunteering, he added: “If you’re looking for something to channel your altruism and where your efforts can make a real difference to people’s lives, then take a look at SSAFA.”

SSAFA sends Graham heartfelt congratulations on receiving the Sir James Gildea Global Award.
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31/07/2026

Life as a military partner has its ups and downs. For each moment of pride, there’s a moment of concern. For every adventure, there’s a desire for stability. For each opportunity, there’s a challenge. Many people outside the Armed Forces community never see this, but nor do they see the reverse: concern becomes pride, wanting stability becomes a yearn for adventure, and challenges become opportunities.

RAF welfare officers, Megan and Dani share candidly about the realities of interrupted careers, regular upheaval, and the loneliness that can come with moving from place to place.

They, and countless other military partners, know that starting again in a new area, rebuilding friendships, and finding work that fits around military life can be exhausting.

Read the full article here:
https://www.ssafa.org.uk/.../toolkits-for-tough-times.../ #

28/07/2026

SSAFA Fife Branch in Kirkcaldy

Last week SSAFA Fife Branch Volunteers got together with members of the Scottish Regional team, to discuss future plans for the branch.
It was also an opportunity for Volunteer caseworker David Smith to be awarded his 5 year long service award with SSAFA.

David became a SSAFA caseworker volunteer in 2022. He served 36 years in the colours, Regular and Army Reserve; progressing through the ranks, leaving the service as a commissioned officer having toured worldwide including multiple operational tours. On leaving he went on to work with MOD Civil Service , including postings to British Forces Germany before disbandment. He continues to be very active in his Regimental Association and his church.
Thank you David for your time and support given to beneficiaries here in Fife.

Pictured: Nicki Edwards, David Smith , Ryan MacDonald , Penny Leggat

25/07/2026

09/07/2026

Please support Craig McNeill who is undertaking a fitness fundraising challenge to raise monies for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
"This is in honour of my Father -In-Law George Givens who served in the Army for many years and worked tirelessly for SSAFA after retirement always thinking of others. He passed this year from cancer. He was a great man."

https://www.justgiving.com/page/ftfepushups?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

09/07/2026

Our friendly team here at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity Fife Branch are looking for a new Volunteer Branch Chair

Our network of branch volunteers brings a mix of diverse skills and community connections that significantly contribute to SSAFA’s ability to make a meaningful difference to the lives of serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.

The branch chair role:
Each branch has a branch chair who oversees all aspects of the running of the branch.
Key aspects of this role will be to help raise awareness of SSAFA amongst the local community and with those who can act as advocates, ambassadors and supporters. Leading the branch members to create a calendar of activity to appeal to potential supporters and beneficiaries.
You will be the public face of SSAFA in your branch area.

You will be supported by a branch secretary and branch treasurer in the running of the branch to create a welcoming experience to volunteers who live and work in your branch community.
This role will involve providing leadership to the branch and ensuring that all activities comply with SSAFA regulations both directly, and through the branch officers. This includes ensuring that all branch volunteers are kept up to date with mandatory training requirements. And ensuring the financial integrity of the branch.

The role requires an ongoing time commitment, usually about one to two days per week. In addition, you would need to organise and attend regular meetings throughout the year.

Support:
You will have full support from the regional manager, branch treasurer, branch secretary, the community engagement manager and the rest of the team at SSAFA.

For SSAFA, our values of; commitment, compassion, integrity and understanding underpin everything we do, and we ask that all volunteers are equally committed to them alongside our BRAVE standards

For further information and to apply:
https://volunteer.ssafa.org.uk/opportunities/119266-branch-chair-fife-2026-07-07

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