SSAFA North Somerset

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.]

15/03/2025

13/03/2025

Need advice on benefits? Did you know, there's a benefits drop in session at Oldmixon Family Centre every Tuesday afternoon?

Pop along to speak to an adviser, between 1pm and 3pm, at the centre on Monkton Avenue in Weston. Plus, next Tuesday (18 March) our Better Health North Somerset team will also be there with information about the NHS Healthy Start card and to help you apply.

If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under the age of four, you might be able to get help to buy healthy food and milk 🍎🥛

The chip and pin care gets topped up with fund every four weeks. You can also use the card to get free vitamins.

Find out more about Healthy Start and check if you're eligible at https://orlo.uk/gogXc

If you've got any questions or would like more information about getting the free vitamins, please email [email protected]

10/03/2025

10/03/2025

We are so looking forward to some great events here in Somerset this year - raising valuable funds for our work.

09/03/2025

Double Anniversary Charity Event
Military History Weekend 2025

The Helicopter Museum, currently celebrating its 35th Anniversary has teamed up with SSAFA, The Armed Forces Charity who are also celebrating a milestone Anniversary, their 140th, for an extra special historical event on the eve of VE Day 80.

Military History Weekend 2025 at The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare will see the land surrounding Weston Airfield's restored WW2 era Control Tower and Pilots Block brought to life by re-enactors, living history camps and historic military vehicles from around the country on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April.

“One of the most important aspects of this event for us is to work closely with a local military charity and help raise as much awareness and support for their cause as possible,” said the Museum’s Jessica Porter. “SSAFA is a UK charity that provides lifelong support to serving men and women and veterans from the British Armed Forces and their families or dependents. We are really looking forward to working with them this year.”

Taking place over the course of the two day event will be a live performance of 1940’s Wartime music, tank driving and firing demonstrations, talks and live firing displays comparing Allied and Axis weaponry and a host of vehicles and helicopters to explore.

Highlights of the Living History Encampment will be the German Command Post and Field Kitchen, The British Marching Camp and the Motorbike and Sidecar display.

The Helicopter Museum (Registered Charity no 281053) is home to the largest collection of helicopters in the World. The Military History Weekend is the charity's main fund-raising event of the year.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity SSAFA North Somerset SSAFA Somerset The Helicopter Museum (Official)

08/03/2025

International Women's Day, recognising women's achievements on 8th March 2025

04/03/2025

Have you been considering local volunteering opportunities, but not sure where to begin? Do you like the sound of contributing to amazing work supporting your local military community? Our Lincolnshire Serving Community Team would love to have an informal chat with you about volunteering with SSAFA and would be delighted to welcome you into their supportive and friendly volunteer team.

There are different volunteer roles available to suit individual interests. Volunteering is an incredibly valuable way to develop your existing skills, and a wonderful opportunity to learn new and transferable skills along the way.

Every SSAFA volunteer is at the heart of the support our beneficiaries receive. Whether it’s helping at local fundraising events, promoting SSAFA to raise awareness of our services, coordinating fundraising activities, or directly supporting beneficiaries in the Community Volunteer role.

You would be a valued member within a supportive team of likeminded individuals, and will receive role specific training (so no prior experience is required!), as well as ongoing support from SSAFA and your fellow volunteers. We would love to hear from you. So please reach out to [email protected] or you can visit our website at www.ssafa.org.uk/volunteer-for-ssafa/serving-community-volunteering/ to find out more and apply.