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?
Click on the image above to send an email to SSAFA Somerset’s Recruiting Officer.
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.
4th & 5th April: Helicopter Museum’s World at War event – CANCELLED.9th May: North Somerset’s VE75 outdoor party in Weston – POSTPONED until 15th August6th June: Volunteer Action North Somerset …
Excitement is building and plans are taking shape as Taunton is set to become the focus for Somerset-based British service personnel past and present, when it hosts a County-wide event …
Weston-super-Mare Job FairMarch 10 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Talented instrumental and vocal Soloists and chamber musicians from Taunton School’s music department will provide a wonderful lunchtime of inspiring and uplifting music ranging from the baroque to 20th century. …
Sir Gary Coward, our National Chairman, in the middle alongside Tony Glenton, Branch Chairman of SSAFA Northumberland, with central office colleagues and branch network. SSAFA is proud to have reached …
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5 hours ago
From the SSAFA Store;
Dear Supporter,
At this unprecedented time of worry and uncertainty for us all, I sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are safe and in good health.
As the Coronavirus situation continues to impact all our lives, we at SSAFA continue to be committed to facing this challenge as actively and efficiently as we can and to continue delivering all of our services - to both our beneficiaries and our supporters.
Our online shop continues to be fully open for business as usual at this present time with deliveries sent to your home.
Unfortunately due to staffing restrictions, any postal order forms that are mailed to us from 24 March 2020, will not be fulfilled, and no monies will be taken.
We encourage you to order through our online shop if you still wish to purchase and continue your support.
Please also note our customer services phoneline will also be down during this national lockdown time. If you have any queries please email Commercial@ssafa.org.uk and we will try to respond as quickly as possible.
Take care of yourselves and your communities,
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2 days ago
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3 days ago
Army seizes lab equipment for testing NHS staff
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6 days ago
A list of free, online, boredom-busting resources!
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6 days ago
A huge shout out to our nurses, doctors, shops, factories and public service employees. An even bigger shout out to our volunteers who tirelessly assist our veteran families. Even with this awful situation our work goes on...
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SSAFA Somerset provide advice and support for veterans and service personnel, and their families, in the local community.
Are you feeling cut off and isolated during the lockdown? Please get in contact with us and we'll arrange for one of our team to call you for a chat.
While everyone's looking for ways to stay active indoors, it's especially important for those living with long-term conditions to #MoveMore.
Find ways of moving in your home here: https://www.sasp.co.uk/useful-links-to-get-moving
#WAUsomerset #StayInWorkOut #SitLess #BeActiveAtHome @undefeatable
Coronavirus Update
Here at Citizens Advice Taunton we've been working to provide advice as we are now closed for face to face help. Instead you can still...
📱📞 03444 889623
Local-rate call Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm
📱💻 Complete our advice form at: https://citizensadvicetaunton.org.uk/advice-form/
We are excited to announce our NEW ONLINE CHAT SERVICE for all those bereaved by suicide! 🙌 In these times, it is of paramount importance that the community of Somerset still receive the support they need following a suicide bereavement. Please do reach out to our team. ❤️
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