SSAFA team up with Openreach

The military charity SSAFA and BT's Openreach have teamed up to participate in a number of fundraising activities in order to help ex-soldiers, particularly those who have been injured in war.

Openreach has always traditionally assisted ex soldiers and actively recruited ex-military personnel to boost the rollout of fibre optics and cables.

Over 2,000 veterans have been recruited by Openreach so far.

Across the UK, there are around 400 military Reservists who combine military roles with their civilian careers.

A recent project between the SSAFA and Openreach saw hundreds of cyclists participate in a charity ride that raised over £20,000 to support military veterans and their families.

The Victory ride took place between May 17th-18th and started from Portsmouth.

Openreach sponsored eight riders to take part in the ride.

However, further events are in the pipeline, thanks to the new partnership between Openreach and SSAFA.

Speaking about the developments, David Murray, chief executive, said: “This ground-breaking partnership with Openreach is the first of its kind for SSAFA and we are excited to find a partner who shares our desire to ensure our Armed Forces and their families receive the support they deserve wherever and whenever they need it.

“Like Openreach, SSAFA enjoys a strong and trusted relationship with the communities in which we operate and we will look forward to working together on a range of activities to engage Openreach employees whilst raising awareness of the vital work that SSAFA does.”
Upcoming fundraising events include the  ‘Big Brew Up’ in June, which will bring hundreds of communities together to enjoy tea, coffee and cake in order to raise money.

In addition, Openreach will be providing volunteers to support SSAFA's activities.