SSAFA London Central

05/03/2026

Throughout history there has been countless books that capture and honour Armed Forces personnel and the sacrifices they made for us. Both fiction and non-fiction can bring to life the realities of what our Armed Forces go through both whilst serving and family life - celebrating the lives, and honouring the sacrifices.

What have been some of your favourite books based around the Armed Forces? Share your top reads in the captions.

For those looking for a more than just a book but a purchase that makes a difference, Wilderness Mum by Kate Barron is donating funds from her book sales to SSAFA! You can buy the book here: www.ssafastore.org.uk/products/wilderness-mum-how-i-left-city-life-behind-to-raise-a-family-in-nature

02/03/2026

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

25/02/2026

Corporate Partners Help Refresh SSAFA Welfare Flats for Serving Personnel

A big thank you to 71 volunteers from Landmarc, PallEx, Aramark, Babcock, BAE Systems, NTT Data, and SoftCat for coming together on 27th-28th January to refresh welfare flats for serving personnel undergoing medical treatment.

Thanks to their hard work, the flats are now welcoming, dignified spaces for those facing challenging times. Generous support included donations from Landmarc, BAE, Numatic, and Hugh Jordan.

Kate Hodgson, SSAFA: "The volunteers’ efforts have made a meaningful difference, creating calm, comforting spaces for those staying there."

Together, we’re making a real impact on the Armed Forces community! 💙

Read the full article here: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/news-articles/corporate-partners-unite-to-refresh-welfare-accommodation-for-serving-personnel/

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.]

04/08/2025

Hurray!
It is time to have fun and show love, with our fundraising swimming event happening on the 20th September 2025 at Hyde park London!

This Swim Serpentine is a swimming event that takes place in the world-famous Serpentine Lake in London's Hyde Park. There are two distance options to choose from, making this the perfect event for an enjoyable and memorable open water swim.

We have a fundraising Target of £250 for a half-mile swim and £300 for a one-mile swim. This means that there is a registration fee of £35, which covers the costs that go to the event organisers.

What’s included:
Fundraising tips and ideas
Fundraising materials
SSAFA t-shirt
Bespoke Facebook group for those fundraising for SSAFA
A certificate and medal to thank you for your amazing support.

Lastly, remember that nothing you give is ever lost, and every penny you give goes towards making a real difference.
Save the date, bring your big energy, and prepare to have fun!

To register and reserve your spot please visit this website: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/events/challenge/swim-serpentine/

25/07/2025

Hello

Please remember that we are here to support you through every tough time. We know and understand the distinct requirements of service life, here in the UK and overseas. We’d also like you to be assured that we are here throughout everything, offering support to everyone in service.

The Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army, the Royal Air Force and their families.

To request help, please visit our website: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/

Remember, we are here for you😃🫂