SSAFA Forces help

One day's service, a lifetime of support

SSAFA Forces Help is the UK’s oldest Armed Forces charity. It is the national charity committed to helping and supporting those who serve in the Armed Forces, those who used to serve (Veterans), and the families of both.

They provide practical help and assistance to anyone who is currently serving, or has ever served, even if it was only for a single day. SSAFA are here for them, their families and their dependants, wherever they are.

SSAFA Forces Help has a weekly drop-in Help Desk which provides support that is: practical, financial and emotional.

Major Gerald Bartlett, Divisional Secretary, Canterbury/Ashford Division, said “We have been running the help desk in the Ashford Gateway every Friday since the beginning of July and it is proving to be successful. There are a large number of service veterans that have retired, and serving personnel and their families living in the area."

Anyone who would like further information on the support SSAFA Forces Help provides or information on the drop-in service provided by the Help Desk can contact Major Gerald Bartlett, Divisional Secretary, Canterbury/Ashford Division, directly, on 01227 761917.

SSAFA Gurkha Welfare Surgery

Assist in the co-ordination of benevolence and welfare for retired Gurkhas in the UK. Working with government departments, service charities and other agencies in order to support those in need.