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Watch Gabby and Tyler's story and help @SSAFA support more military families like them. Please donate today and show your support for the incredible people in our #ArmedForces community. ssaf.as/autumnappeal2027
Help @SSAFA support more military families like Gabby, Tyler and Bertie. Please donate today and show your support for the incredible people in our #ArmedForces community. ssaf.as/autumnappeal2027
'A new history of the Great Highland Bagpipes in battle is raising money for @SSAFA - When the Pipers Play: A History of the Great Highland Warpipes is written by author and filmmaker Patrick King' via @BagpipeNews bagpipe.news/2026/10/23/when…
Members of our #ArmedForces are always there when we need them. Leaving a gift in your Will can help @SSAFA stand by their side when life becomes difficult. Because those who have always stood for us should never battle alone. Find out more at ssaf.as/legacy_giving
🚴♀️Eighteen determined cyclists have completed an unforgettable 195-mile ride through #Italy, raising £37k for @SSAFA, whilst conquering 3,079 metres of elevation and creating memories that will last long after the final turn of their pedals ▸ ssaf.as/1Kb
ALT Cycling through the town of Cassino.
ALT Paying respects at the Cassino War Cemetary.
⛳️ SAS: Who Dares Wins star @jason_carl_fox helps @landmarcNEWS golf day raise £34,311 for @SSAFA ▸ ssaf.as/1K9
Our thanks to the whole Landmarc team, sponsors and everyone who helped make the day such a success.
ALT Jason “Foxy” Fox and Landmarc's Senior Commercial Manager Mark Harris present SSAFA's Jonathan Sandall and Naomi Kerrison with a cheque for the day's fundraising.
ALT The Landmarc team with supporting partners and SSAFA attendees.
"For the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious victory, and may no misconduct in anyone tarnish it; and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet."
- Admiral Lord Nelson's prayer before the Battle of Trafalgar
#TrafalgarDay
ALT Map of the Battle of Trafalgar published by William Blackwood and Sons, 1 January 1848.
ALT J.M.W. Turner: The Battle of Trafalgar, painted between 1822 and 1824.
Thanks to everyone who took part in the Great Trafalgar Run last weekend for #SSAFAGibraltar! #TrafalgarDay
🏃♂️ The Great Trafalgar Run is underway!
Runners are making their way from Jews’ Gate to O’Hara’s Battery throughout the day, raising funds for armed forces charity SSAFA.
The challenge began at 6am and continues until 6pm. GBC’s Stefan Borge is taking part - photographed here with organiser Ben Mead 📸
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🏃♂️ The Great Trafalgar Run is underway!
Runners are making their way from Jews’ Gate to O’Hara’s Battery throughout the day, raising funds for armed forces charity SSAFA.
The challenge began at 6am and continues until 6pm. GBC’s Stefan Borge is taking part - photographed here with organiser Ben Mead 📸
'21 runners tackled the #GreatTrafalgarRun last weekend to raise money for @SSAFA - in just 12 hours the runners completed 306.6 kilometres, 146 individual legs up and down the Rock' via @GBCNewsroom gbc.gi/news/21-runners-tackl…
Looking for that unique #ChristmasShopping gift for a loved one who has served in the @RoyalNavy, @RoyalMarines, @BritishArmy, @RoyalAirForce?
Explore our military shop at shop.ssafa.org.uk/collection… and choose your service for gifts, clothing and accessories for many regiments, corps, units and services, including officially MOD-licensed products.
@Official_REME products are featured here. Arte et Marte.
ALT Featured products: RAF (Queen's Crown) Insignia Unisex T-Shirt RAF (Queen's Crown) Mug Army (Queen's Crown) Insignia Unisex T-Shirt
ALT REME (Queen's Crown) Mug.
ALT REME Insignia (Queen's Crown) Unisex T-Shirt.
ALT REME (Queen's Crown) Coaster.
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Landmarc and SSAFA deepen their partnership: employees now mentor Service leavers and veterans, contributing over 350 hours to support the military-to-civilian transition journey. #MilitaryCharitiesFundraising #ResettlementTransition #Resettlement pathfinderinternational.co.u…
Don't forget to cast your vote today for @SSAFA's Glasgow's Helping Heroes as Champion Team of the Year! glasgowtimes.co.uk/community…
📰@SSAFA's @GHelpingHeroes is in line for a prestigious @Glasgow_Times Community Champion Award, in recognition of its transformative support locally for members of the #ArmedForces community. Visit our story to learn more, and cast your vote by 19 Oct! ▸ ssaf.as/1K7
ALT Pictured in August this year, SSAFA's Glasgow's Helping Heroes team is in line for a Glasgow Times Community Champion Team of the Year award, thanks to their fantastic work with the veteran community in the Glasgow area.
🎂 Happy 107th birthday today, Owen! Born in 1919, Owen Filer served with the Royal Welch Fusiliers before joining the Corps of Military Police (India), serving in Bombay during #WW2. It was @SSAFA's privilege to honour his service with him on Friday. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
"I love a challenge. You need these things to get you going at my age."
'Irvine grandad, Ian Kerr, 67, a former soldier who served 10 years in the @royalartillery1, will take on @SSAFA’s Warrior Challenge Lapland this January' via @irvinetimes irvinetimes.com/news/2663281…
Learn more about signing up for Warrior Challenge Lapland at ssafa.org.uk/support-us/even…
Hildasay was famously the lockdown home of ex paratrooper Chris Lewis and his dog Jet, who both stayed on the island when Covid restrictions were in place. Chris, who raised £500k for @SSAFA, was part-way through his 19,000-mile walk around the UK coast. shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/clo…
'Wales’s oldest man’ Owen Filer, recommends fish and chip diet as he nears 107th birthday' via @LBC
On Friday, Mr Filer was presented with a commemorative statuette by @SSAFA, in recognition of his military service and early celebration of his birthday. lbc.co.uk/article/waless-old…
'A diet of fish and chips has been advocated by veteran, Owen Filer, as he prepares for his 107th birthday on Monday' via @Independent
On Friday, Mr Filer was presented with a commemorative shield by @SSAFA, in recognition of his military service. independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
'Wales' oldest man, Owen Filer, 107, still goes to @asda everyday on bus' via @southwalesargus
Mr Filer’s connection with @SSAFA began more than 80 years ago during his military service with the Royal Welch Fusiliers. southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2…
