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WESSEX RFCA

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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CADET INSTRUCTOR OR OFFICER

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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WESSEX RFCA EMPLOYER RECOGNITION SCHEME GOLD AWARDS 2022

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FEATURED NEWS

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

Gold Awards 2023

What a night!On 23 November 2023, in the stunning Stonehouse Barracks, we gathered to celebrate seventeen exceptional employers who’d achieved the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold […]

Remembrance Rugby Match

In November, a Remembrance Rugby match was held at Taunton Rugby Football Club.Members of the Armed Forces Community, including Cadets enjoyed a great day out […]

New build garages and stores at Keynsham

Wessex RFCA is nearing completion of the new build garages and stores at Keynsham ARC.The Estates department undertook inductions with key personnel on the site […]

2023 AGM REPORT

Please use the tabs on the right hand side of the screen to view the 2023 AGM Report.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award

Words and photo from Hartpury University and Hartpury College.Hartpury University and Hartpury College has been recognised with a prestigious award from the Ministry of Defence, […]

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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..