Wessex Reserves Forces' and Cadets' Association
The Wessex Reserves Forces' and Cadets' Association (WX RFCA) supports and promotes the Reserve and Cadet forces across the south-west of England.
WX RFCA receives funding from the Ministry of Defence to enable it to carry out its core business; supporting and promoting the Reserve and Cadet forces across the south-west of England.
More information on WX RFCA activity will be published shortly. For current information on Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association visit their website WX RFCA.
Wessex RFCA
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WX RFCA is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting the 4,600 tri-service Reservists and 15,000 Cadets across seven counties in the south west (Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire) and on the Channel Islands. We also provide support and assistance to the employers of Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
As an organisation we engage with the community in order to improve understanding of the roles and needs of the Armed Forces in general and the Reserve and Cadet Forces in particular. We are dedicated to raising awareness of the contribution they make to the nation and our region. Most importantly, we ensure that the outstanding contribution made to the local community by members of the Reserve and Cadet Forces is recognised and celebrated by the wider population.
Champion Cadets
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We support more than 14,00 cadets and over 3,000 cadet force adult volunteers across the seven counties of the south west of England. As champions of the cadet movement we promote the benefits of the cadet experience to young people’s lives.
We employ around 50 members of staff who support the Army Cadet Force within each county, who ensure Cadets welfare and training. They also manage stores of Cadet equipment and ensure the funding for activities.
Promote the Reserve Forces
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Plymouth Reservist volunteers to assist with Covid response. Read the full story here.
We work closely with the Reserve units (Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force) based in the south west, to support recruitment and promote their role in delivering the UK’s Defence capability.
Alongside the regional Chains of Command and through the Association Membership, Wessex RFCA engages with local communities in the region to increase understanding of Reserve service and strengthen links with local units.
Find out more about becoming a Reserve.
Engage with the local community and employers on behalf of defence
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Employers from the South West receive their Gold ERS Award at a ceremony at HMS Cambria in Cardiff, November 2021. Read the full story here.
We work to create new, and nurture existing, relationships with employers and local communities to encourage support of the Armed Forces community and recognise the valuable skill set members of the Armed Forces community bring to the workplace and society. Our enduring relationships with local communities continue to encourage support for reserves, cadets and the wider military family across the south west.
Contact Information
Wessex RFCA,
Mount House,
Mount Street,
Taunton,
TA1 3QE
Phone: 01823 254571
Email: [email protected]
Follow us on:
Facebook: @WessexRFCA
Twitter: @WRFCA
LinkedIn: Wessex RFCA
Instagram: wessex_rfca
Youtube: Wessex RFCA
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Updates to this page
Published 8 March 2021Last updated 20 July 2022 + show all updates
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Updated The Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association information.
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First published.