SSAFA Oxfordshire

10/07/2026

A blooming success –

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Bubbles & Blooms in the Garden such a fantastic event.

Working alongside the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, we welcomed guests for a wonderful evening of flowers, history, live music and great conversation, all while raising funds to support SSAFA's vital work.

It's also a great example of how local partnerships can help us reach new audiences, raise awareness of SSAFA and generate valuable funds to support the Armed Forces community.

Thank you to everyone involved, and to our partners at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, the Waterloo Band of The Rifles and Unipart for helping make the evening such a success.

10/07/2026

Good luck to the incredible Joint Helicopter Support Squadron from RAF Benson as they set off to take on the National Three Peaks Challenge! ⛰️💪

Over the next 24 hours, they'll be aiming to conquer Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. It's an incredible test of endurance, teamwork and determination.

We wish the team every success as they embark on this demanding challenge. You've got this! 👏

🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/jhss3peaks

07/07/2026

💙 A huge thank you to the Abingdon Extreme Fundraisers! 🚴‍♂️

What an incredible journey it has been.

Following yesterday's cheque presentation, we're delighted to share that the team's extraordinary D-Day cycling challenge has raised an amazing £7,080 for SSAFA Oxfordshire.

From cycling more than 600 miles to Dunkirk and back, to battling injuries, exhaustion and every challenge the road could throw at them, the team showed remarkable determination, resilience and commitment throughout. Their efforts honoured those who have served while raising vital funds to support serving personnel, veterans and their families across Oxfordshire.

This achievement simply wouldn't have been possible without the riders, their dedicated support crew, everyone who donated, sponsors, and all those who cheered the team on from start to finish.

On behalf of everyone at SSAFA Oxfordshire, thank you for your incredible support and dedication. The £7,080 you have raised will make a real difference to members of the Armed Forces community when they need us most.

07/07/2026

A team from RAF Benson’s Joint Helicopter Support Squadron (JHSS) will attempt the National Three Peaks Challenge this weekend —climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in Wales within a single day, in support of SSAFA.

Master Aircrew Vickers spoke with That's TV Oxfordshire this week about the upcoming challenge. See below ⬇️

08/06/2026

🚴‍♂️ 600+ miles completed. Over £6,000 raised. An incredible achievement. 💙

Yesterday, the Abingdon Extreme Fundraisers returned to Abingdon Market Square after completing their epic journey to Dunkirk and back in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

Over six days, the team cycled more than 600 miles through England and France, visiting significant sites including Sir Winston Churchill's grave, Dunkirk, Dieppe and Pegasus Bridge. Their challenge honoured those who served during the Second World War and all those who continue to serve today.

Despite injuries, exhaustion and the physical demands of such a monumental ride, the team showed extraordinary determination and resilience to reach the finish line.

Thanks to their efforts, they have already raised more than £6,000 for SSAFA, with donations still coming in. Every pound raised will help SSAFA continue supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families when they need us most.

A huge thank you to the riders, their support team, everyone who donated, cheered them on, shared their journey and helped make this challenge such a success.

Congratulations to the entire team – what an incredible achievement! 👏

💙 Donations remain open if you would still like to support their fundraising efforts. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/riding-in-the-footsteps-of-giants?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=EM



Image credit from Blenheim Palace to Helen Carter Photography

02/06/2026

🚴‍♂️ They are off!

The Abingdon Extreme Fundraisers are officially underway on their incredible 600+ mile journey to Dunkirk and back in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, honouring those who have served and continue to serve today.

After setting off from Blenheim Palace this morning and stopping at Sir Winston Churchill’s grave, the team have now reached Buckingham Palace as they continue their journey towards Tunbridge Wells.

Tomorrow, they’ll head on to Dover before crossing to France and, over the weekend, visit key Second World War sites including Dunkirk, Dieppe and Pegasus Bridge before making their way back to Abingdon.

💙 Good luck, team – we’ll be cheering you on every mile of the journey!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/riding-in-the-footsteps-of-giants

13/05/2026

With powerful personal stories behind the challenge and incredible community support, this ride is about remembrance, resilience, and making a real difference today. Donate or learn more via their JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/riding-in-the-footsteps-of-giants?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=EM

09/03/2026

In the military, Tracy had known who she was: proud, strong, capable. She’d joined up to defend her country, but on civvy street she couldn’t protect herself from the flashbacks of wars fought long ago.

When diagnosed with a life-limiting illness compounded by the loss of her husband, Tracy was engulfed by grief for the life she thought she'd have. After all this it was finding an unpaid bill, leaving her with debts she couldn't pay, that drove her to make the life-changing call to SSAFA.

SSAFA secured funds to help Tracy pay her debts, replace her broken bed with a new one, and buy new clothing after illness led to weight loss. Tracy gave herself the grace and inner strength to ask for help, and SSAFA was there.

Learn more about Tracy's story here>> www.ssafa.org.uk/newbeginnings

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is proud to announce the launch of its Brighter Future campaign, tackling isolation and improving the well-being of serving personnel, veterans and their families. This year’s campaign is focused on providing life-changing support to those battling loneliness and st...

02/03/2026

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

14/11/2024

What is it like to be a veteran returning to civilian life? Our Armed Forces family tell us it can be hard.

Problems once shared as a team, become darker problems alone.

This week we launch a new campaign to recognise the challenges veterans face when returning to civilian life. At SSAFA, we strive to reach and embrace all our military family so they never battle alone.

Check out our new advert to learn more. And help us answer their call. Visit www.ssafa.org.uk/requestingbackup