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We are responsible for the well being of the region's Reserve Forces and Cadets, promoting the interests of the Armed Forces and building relationships with the local community and employers.
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Becoming a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer is a great opportunity to be part of a prestigious and popular youth organisation, which takes great pride in offering youngsters opportunities that may not otherwise be available to them.
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Cadets resume face-to-face training

Sea, Army and Air Cadets from across the region have resumed face-to-face training for the first time this year
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RFCA

Taking its remit from the Haldane Reforms of 1907 and latterly the Reserve Forces Act 1996, Wessex RFCA is required to give advice and assistance to the Defence Council and all three Services at any level.

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RESERVE FORCES Expand

There are around 30,660 Volunteer Reservists in the UK. Coming from all backgrounds, regions and jobs, these are ordinary men and women who give up their time to train and serve alongside the Regular Forces.

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Cadets

Established in 1860, the UK cadet movement is one of the oldest and most successful voluntary youth organisations in the world and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010.

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Latest News

39 South West employers receive a Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Award

A record 39 South West employers have been honoured by the Ministry of Defence in this year’s Silver Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.These awards recognise the […]

Marlowe Critical Services signs the Armed Forces Covenant

In late June 2021, Marlowe Critical Services signed the Armed Forces Covenant. This means the company will endeavour in its business dealings to uphold the […]

140 companies honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

140 organisations have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community, Defence Minister Leo Docherty announced today.Representing […]

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Plymouth Reservist volunteers to assist with Covid response.

A Royal Naval Reservist from HMS Vivid has put his university career on hold after volunteering for mobilisation as part of the UK Government’s response […]

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29th September,2021

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28th September,2021

Congratulations Step Together Volunteering on being awarded a #SilverERS21 for their outstanding support to the Armed Forces community

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28th September,2021

Congratulations to Avon and Somerset Constabulary on being awarded a #SilverERS21 for their outstanding support to the Armed Forces community.

Alternative Venues South West

Need a conference hall or a sports hall, somewhere to celebrate a special occasion?

Alternative Venues South West has a range of interesting buildings available to rent across the South West - from fully equipped Cadet and Army Reserve Centres to beautiful listed buildings dating back hundreds of years..