Service charities

British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association

SSAFA provides practical and financial assistance, emotional support and a wide range of services to those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve, and the families of both.

Combat Stress specialises in helping those of all ranks from the Armed Forces and the Merchant Navy suffering from psychological disability as a result of their service.

The Forces Children’s Trust is a charity devoted to helping dependant children that have lost a parent whilst serving with the Armed Forces.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund provides assistance to those of the extended Royal Air Force Family who need support as a consequence of poverty, sickness, disability, accident, infirmity or other adversity.

The Royal British Legion provides financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependants.

Poppyscotland supports veterans and their dependants in Scotland through direct financial assistance to individuals, funding an advice service, grants to specialist organisations and supporting the employment of veterans with disabilities.

The Not Forgotton Association provides entertainment and recreation for disabled service and exservicemen and women.

The Army Families Federation (AFF) is the independent voice of Army families and works hard to improve the quality of life for Army families around the world - on any aspect that is affected by the Army lifestyle.

The Naval Families Association is the voice for families of those serving in the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines.

St Dunstan's provides assistance to ex-Service men and women with very significant loss of sight.

The Forces Helpline is a service provided by ex-forces personnel to help address any bully or bullying issues you may be experiencing or have experienced whilst serving in the Navy, Army or Royal Air Force.

uk4u Thanks! is a registered charity whose primary aim is to ensure the continuation of the "Christmas Box" for the Troops at Christmas.

Support Our Soldiers provide support for our serving men and women, and their families at home by writing to deployed personnel, sending care packages, Christmas packages, responding to current needs and by being there when needed.

The Yellow Ribbon Foundation provides impartial and informal support for family and dependants of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and British Army.

The UK Forces Gulf Fund is the official charity for Forces in the Gulf.

The Royal Star & Garter Homes provide an outstanding quality of nursing and therapeutic care to ex-Service men and women.