The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association, S S a F a Forces Help, Ssafa, ssafa, the armed forces charity
RELIEVING THE NEED, SUFFERING AND DISTRESS OF THOSE SERVING OR HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS THROUGH- WELFARE ADVICE AND SUPPORT- HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE/WELFARE SERVICES- HOUSING-SPECIALIST SERVICES TO MEET UNMET NEEDS OF ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY
Activities & Mission
RELIEVING THE NEED, SUFFERING AND DISTRESS OF THOSE SERVING OR HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS THROUGH- WELFARE ADVICE AND SUPPORT- HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE/WELFARE SERVICES- HOUSING-SPECIALIST SERVICES TO MEET UNMET NEEDS OF ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY
Grants
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £33,617,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Bastion Baton (organisation 5008289)
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — The John Cowan Foundation (organisation 327613)
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Mrs S L Chambers' Charitable Trust (organisation 268645)
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Veterans Norfolk (organisation 5041877)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £33,206,000 | £33,617,000 | £28,988,000 | £136,186,000 | £127,628,000 | 388 / 2230 |
| 2024 | £105,826,000 | £34,025,000 | £29,315,000 | £128,273,000 | £113,302,000 | 384 / 2234 |
| 2023 | £34,120,000 | £35,147,000 | £30,676,000 | £53,535,000 | £47,090,000 | 395 / 2500 |
| 2022 | £33,035,000 | £34,416,000 | £29,887,000 | £56,757,000 | £50,769,000 | 393 / 2506 |
| 2021 | £40,242,000 | £29,742,000 | £26,558,000 | £63,051,000 | £55,882,000 | 351 / 3413 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help
What does The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help do?
RELIEVING THE NEED, SUFFERING AND DISTRESS OF THOSE SERVING OR HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS THROUGH- WELFARE ADVICE AND SUPPORT- HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE/WELFARE SERVICES- HOUSING-SPECIALIST SERVICES TO MEET UNMET NEEDS OF ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY
How much income did The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help report in 2025?
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help reported total income of £33.21m and reported expenditure of £33.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help registered as a charity?
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 1965 as charity number 210760. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help?
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help operate?
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help operates across 14 areas, including Brunei, Canada, Cyprus and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help a registered charity?
Yes — The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210760.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association
- S S a F a Forces Help
- Ssafa
- ssafa, the armed forces charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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