# WESSEX BRANCH OF THE WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1142787
- **Other names:** DORSET & SOUTH WILTSHIRE WFA, DORSET AND SOUTH WILTSHIRE BRANCH OF THE WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATION, WFA WESSEX
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** July 8, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1142787


## Contact

- **Address:** EASTCOTE, BESTWALL ROAD, WAREHAM, DORSET
- **Postcode:** BH20 4HY
- **Phone:** 01929553060
- **Website:** www.wessexwfa.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT OF THE BRANCH SHALL BE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF THE GREAT WAR WITH PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVE, REFERENCE TO THE WESTERN FRONT.

**Activities:** The Association was formed with the aim of furthering interest in the period 1914-1918, to perpetuate the memory, courage and comradeship of those of all sides who served their countries in France, Flanders, other theatres, and in their own countries during the Great War. It does not seek to justify or glorify war. It is not a re-enactment society nor is it commercially motivated.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Turkey
- Devon
- Dorset
- Hampshire
- Somerset
- Wiltshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £2999 | £3213 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £2481 | £1988 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £2019 | £1296 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £622 | £976 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1389 | £1492 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **MARTIN GEOFFREY WILLOUGHBY** (Chair) — appointed July 8, 2011
- JUDY WILLOUGHBY — appointed July 8, 2011
- Marc Thompson — appointed July 8, 2011
- ROD ARNOLD — appointed July 8, 2011
- SANDRA TWYFORD — appointed July 8, 2011