SANDES: THE SOLDIER’S FRIEND

WHAT WE DO

A HOME FROM HOME
Our Centres are designed to be sanctuaries where soldiers can find a welcoming space on camp, free from rank and the pressure of military duties.

WELFARE AND FAMILY SUPPORT
Providing support for soldiers, new recruits who face incredible pressures as they serve their country. Sandes also looks after families of soldiers through play clibs, support sessions and toddler groups.

CHRISTIAN WITNESS
A permanent Christian presence in military bases distributing Scriptures, offering pastoral support, Bible study, prayer meetings, children’s Bible Clubs etc.
WHO WE ARE

OUR HISTORY
We’ve been supporting soldiers since 1869. Find out more about our founder, Elise Sandes and read how out minitry has developed over the years

NO PUBLIC FUNDS
We are a charity and receive no public funding. There have been occasional grants from trusts for capital projects but we depend on supporters to provide the core funding essential in keeping the work going.

STAFFING
It is a challenging job requiring special commitment and we are grateful to our forty staff and colunteers who run the organisation and man our Centres around the UK.

STATEMENT OF FAITH
Sandes is a Christian mission. Read about our motivation and the values and principles that guide our work with the UK military.
CENTRES IN MILITARY BASES ACROSS THE UK
VISITS TO SANDES EACH YEAR
YEAR HISTORY
WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS
FIND A CENTRE

HEAD OFFICE
Phone: 02890500250
Email: contact@sandes.org.uk
TESTIMONIAL

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DOWNLOAD PAST EDITIONS
Read some of the recent editions of our magazine, Focus.
HELP US SERVE AND SUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS
Give to the work of Sandes and help us provide for the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of our soldiers and their families
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