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Could YOU help SSAFA in Somerset? Have you the skills and some spare time to make a real difference to those people, and their families, who have served their country?

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Would YOU like information about the Friends of SSAFA Somerset, would like to assist at our events or would like a speaker for your club or community group.

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The Friends of SSAFA Somerset (“FOSS”) is here to support the Somerset branch of SSAFA by raising funds and organising events throughout the year and look forward to welcoming you at some of them! See our Events page for what appeals to you.

The Friends of SSAFA Somerset (FOSS) was established in 2000 by Sir Jerry Wiggin and Brigadier DP de C Morgan. As a committee it was set the challenge of raising £10,000 a year to support the Somerset Branch of SSAFA.

We are the UK’s oldest Armed Forces charity. Our 130 years of experience have helped us to understand the unique demands of military life – and we believe that those who have served their country should get the best possible support when they need it.

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Next week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and after such a challenging 12 months - looking after our mental health and knowing the signs has never been more important. There are loads of resources and support available for the residents of Somerset. Whatever you're struggling with, you are not alone. ♥👉 www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/Mind in Somerset ... See MoreSee Less

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HMS Queen Elizabeth has been waved off as she departed Portsmouth for her maiden deployment. 👋The £3.2bn aircraft carrier will lead the UK Carrier Strike Group on the Royal Navy's largest deployment in more than a decade. 🚢Following Exercise Joint Warrior off the coast of Scotland, the vessel and her Carrier Strike Group will head south through the Atlantic with a stop-off expected in Gibraltar before heading into the Mediterranean. 🌏 ... See MoreSee Less

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Today is the 76th anniversary of #VEDay. We honour all those servicemen and women who served in the Second World War, and the sacrifices made. To those who gave so much, we thank you. #VEDay76 #WW2

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Who is looking forward to brilliant weather next Bank Holiday...!? Come to our fundraising open garden near Wiveliscombe @somersethour #somersethour

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Great story! SSAFA Help Navy D-Day Veteran Get Home To Live In The UK During A Global Pandemic - read about it here 👉👉 https://pathfinderinternational.co.uk/ssafa-help-navy-d-day-veteran-get-home-to-live-in-the-uk-during-a-global-pandemic/ @SSAFA @SsafaSouthend @SSAFASomerset @SSAFAHASTINGS @SSAFAHampshire #armedforces #Veterans

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Here is another insightful blog from Sophie - 'Surviving as a Military Girlfriend' about coping with the anticipation before leave ends…
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Somerset artist Rob Heard, who created the art installation ‘Shrouds of the Somme’ has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours. Rob is a Vice-President of SSAFA Devon. …

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SSAFA Forcesline

SSAFA Forcesline is a free and confidential telephone helpline and email service that provides support for serving (regulars and reserves) and ex-service men and women from the Armed Forces and for their families. As an independent charity, SSAFA is not part of the military chain of command. In the majority of cases, anything that you tell us will be kept private and between you and our staff. Learn More

SUPPORT FOR THE ARMED FORCES IN SOMERSET

If you have, or have ever had, a connection with the armed forces or are a dependent, and struggling in areas such as home improvements or family breakdown, we may be able to help you. Please use email form left to make contact with Branch if at all possible as the telephone number is a messaging service only.



SSAFA Somerset, Eagle House, 21-22 Alexandra Parade, Weston super Mare, Somerset, BS23 1QX
020 8938 3633
Somerset@ssafa.org.uk