# Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1142787 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1142787)
- Website: https://www.wessexwfa.org.uk
- Latest income: £5,048; spending £3,427
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Turkey
- Other names: Dorset and South Wiltshire Branch of the Western Front Association (previous); Dorset & South Wiltshire Wfa (previous); Wfa Wessex (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wessex-branch-of-western-front-association

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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £5,048 | £3,427 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,999 | £3,213 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,481 | £1,988 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,019 | £1,296 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £622 | £976 | not filed |

## Charitable 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.

## What it funds

Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association reported income of £5,048 and spending of £3,427. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire and 5 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (wessexwfa.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire and 5 more areas.

### Does Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association give each year?

The register does not break out Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £3,427. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,180 a year.

### How large is Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association?

In its latest reported year Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association reported income of £5,048 and spending of £3,427.


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