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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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SOMERSET CELEBRATES NEW LORD-LIEUTENANT CADETS

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Devon Employers Recognised for Supporting Defence Personnel at Exeter Ceremony

On Tuesday, 1st October 2024, four Devon employers were honoured with Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards at a ceremony at County Hall, Exeter.
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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

Over 200 employers recognised with top Defence award for outstanding support to the Armed Forces community

Over 200 business from across the UK and 19 from the South West region, have been recognised for their outstanding support to the Armed Forces […]

New Membership Survey

Keynsham Joint Cadet Centre Officially Opens

Keynsham Joint Cadet Centre Officially Opens: A Green Investment in the Future of Cadet TrainingKeynsham, Somerset – 26 June 2025In a significant milestone for the […]

50 South West Employers recognised with Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award

Wessex Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) is delighted to announce 50 businesses in the South West have been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme […]

A Jolly Day on the Water for Yeovil Sea Cadets

Issued by Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association – Somerset Representative, Mark ShelfordYeovil, Somerset – 6 Jun 25Despite a typically British soggy summer evening, spirits […]

Employers Inspired by Ten Tors Challenge and the Power of Cadet Support

Employers Inspired by Ten Tors Challenge and the Power of Cadet SupportWessex RFCA was delighted to host a number of supportive employers from across the […]

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Wessex RFCA @wrfca ·

5th March,2025

Last month, a remarkable female cadet from Cornwall had the prestigious opportunity to meet His Majesty the King, along with the Prime Minister and Deputy PM.

These are the some of the incredible ...experiences that some of Wessex's top cadets get to enjoy.

#ArmyCadetsUK

Wessex RFCA @wrfca ·

4th March,2025

From a Telegraph article at the end of February 2025. Signing the Armed Forces Covenant is a crucial step for businesses looking to strengthen both their workforce and the wider UK economy.

...#ArmedForcesCovenant

Wessex RFCA @wrfca ·

4th March,2025

In late Feb, HRH the Princess Royal visited Lydney, to evaluate flood damage from Storm Bert in 2024.

Cadet Warrant Officer Lauren Collingwood from Pates Grammar School CCF supported the princess ...and Vice Lord-Lieutenant.

For more details, visit: https://t.co/nwSh23YbHY.

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..