The article contains copies of the National Chair NDP update communication and copies of the supporting documents supplied to Council to evaluate the NDP trials.
National Chair Update - 17 December 2024
Updated on
NDP Information Hub
2026 Email Updates 14
- 14 Jul: Continuing the Conversation - Looking ahead as the Network Delivery Project (NDP) closes
- 25 Jun: Continuing the Conversation - Project rollout complete - thank you
- 11 Jun: Continuing the Conversation - One SSAFA, adapted to local needs
- 28 May: Continuing the Conversation - Expenses in GoAssemble (GA)
- 14 May: Continuing the Conversation - Introducing the new Branch Handbook
- 30 Apr: Continuing the Conversation - Support and supervision - making space for conversations
- 16 Apr: Continuing the Conversation - GoAssemble in practice across SSAFA
- 2 Apr: Continuing the Conversation - NDP rollout progress update
- 19 Mar: Continuing the Conversation - Strengthening our local impact through specialised funding support
- 5 Mar: Continuing the Conversation - Supporting your journey – Answers to common questions
- 19 Feb: Continuing the Conversation - Professional recognition at SSAFA
- 5 Feb: Continuing the Conversation - The engine of volunteer support
- 22 Jan: Continuing the Conversation - Highlights from this week’s NDP Town Halls
- 8 Jan: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: 2026 - Network Delivery Project (NDP) in practice
Community Engagement Strategy 3
Other Updates 9
- 15 Jun 2026: Your Digital Marketing Volunteer (DMV) role update on GoAssemble
- 8 Jun 2026: Regional Recruitment Volunteer (RRV) trial phase in South West and Scotland
- 19 May 2026: Update: How to contact the Volunteer Experience team
- 15 Apr 2026: Trial of Regional Recruitment Volunteer (RRV) role: South West & Scotland
- 2 Feb 2026: Update: Change to how messages are saved in GoAssemble
- Jan 2026: Volunteer Experience Support Developments
- 16 Jul 2025: Important Update: Digital Marketing Volunteers
- 30 Apr 2025: Strengthening our team: New Roles in regional communications
- 17 Apr 2025: Important Update: Organisational restructure outcome
2025 Email Updates 22
- 4 Dec: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: Reflecting on 2025 - Progress, insights and thanks
- 20 Nov: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: Introducing the Branch Vision
- 6 Nov: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: Network Delivery Project (NDP) rollout progress and plans for early 2026
- 23 Oct: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: Fundraising advice and support for volunteers
- 9 Oct: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: Highlights from this week’s NDP Town Halls
- 30 Sept: Reminder: Your invite to the NDP Virtual Town Hall next week
- 25 Sept: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: How the Volunteer Knowledgebase can support you
- 11 Sept: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: Strengthening how we work together across SSAFA
- 2 Sept: Save the Date: NDP Virtual Town Hall in October
- 29 Aug: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: Welcoming our new Community Engagement Managers and celebrating local impact
- 14 Aug: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: The final region of 2025 to start transition into the NDP
- 31 Jul: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: Myth busting with our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 17 Jul: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: NDP roll out and how we communicate with you
- 3 Jul: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: Community Engagement Volunteer Role
- 19 Jun: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: The launch of Branch Connection
- 5 Jun: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: Volunteer recruitment in the NDP
- 29 May: Community Engagement Volunteer Recruitment in Non NDP areas
- 22 May: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: GoAssemble (GA) - The NDP Volunteer Management System (VMS)
- 8 May: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: two more regions to join NDP 2025 - the South East and London
- 23 Apr: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: First region of 2025 to transition into the NDP
- 3 Apr: Continuing the Conversation - Focus: on the role of Casework Volunteer
- 18 Mar: Continuing the Conversation - Updates on the Network Delivery Project (NDP)
NDP Archive: General Information 16
- Frequently Asked Questions
- NDP Background
- NDP Briefing Presentation
- SSAFA Regional Roles: Responsibilities and Collaboration Overview Guide
- 2026 Transition Dates
- 2025 Transition Dates
- National Chair Update - 17 December 2024
- Beneficiary Feedback
- Casework Volunteer Feedback on Regional Office Support (Video)
- Casework Volunteer Feedback on Almonisation under NDP (Video)
- Casework Volunteer Feedback on the Impact of NDP on Beneficiaries (Video)
- Community Engagement Video - What Community Engagement Means
- Community Engagement Video - Community Engagement Activities
- Community Engagement Video - The June Best Sanctuary Garden (SSAFA Devon)
- Regional Chair Feedback on NDP (Video)
- Conversation with Volunteers about Raising SSAFA Profile (Video)
NDP Archive: Townhalls and Project Updates 4
Other Resources
- Handbook Essentials
- Branch Handbook
- Getting Started at SSAFA
- Reward & Recognition
- Volunteer Support
- Suggestion Box
- Caseworking
- Compass
- Community engagement support
- Community engagement toolkit
- SSAFA Policies & Guidance
- Serving Community Teams
- Veterans in the Criminal Justice System (VCJS)
- Volunteer Role Descriptions
- NDP Volunteer Induction Pathways
- Overseas Casework
- Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland Casework
- Culture Review
- Welfare Operations Quarterly Service Activity Report
- GoAssemble User Guides
- GoAssemble Supervisor Guides
- GoAssemble Mobile App
- Getting Started with Learning Base
- Joining Instructions for L&D Courses