Local healthcare provider Simplyhealth has donated £1,500 to the Hampshire branch of national charity, SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association Forces Help), from the proceeds of a recent dress down day.
Richard Leighton Chairman at SSAFA FH (Hampshire) comments; “We want to say a huge thank you to Simplyhealth for its generous donation and to its employees for nominating us as one of their chosen charities for November.
“Each year, our trained staff and network of 7,500 volunteers across the UK provide practical support and assistance to more than 44,000 people. This included 1,466 veterans in Hampshire.
“Simplyhealth’s donation will help us to continue to offer practical, emotional and financial support to anyone with any connection, past or present, to the Armed Forces in the local area.
“We help a whole range of people with different challenges; whether they are a serving family looking at adoption; a veteran in need of a new cooker; a mother needing a place to stay whilst her son recovers from an injury; or a family in need of a short respite break, we are here to help.”
Mark Day, spokesperson for Simplyhealth’s Andover Community Fund says; “We are committed to supporting our local communities, the armed forces have a big presence in and around Andover and we are pleased that our donation will help SSAFA to continue its great work in the area.”
SSAFA provides financial, practical and emotional assistance to anyone that is currently serving or has ever served in the Army, Navy or RAF, and their families. For more information visit www.ssafa.org.uk.
