The Royal Engineers Association (REA) is the Regimental Association of the Royal Engineers. As with all our members, we at HQ REA share a common goal, 'service not self'. We are committed to providing our membership with a top quality service, be it with benevolence matters, membership or Branch issues, keeping you up to date with REA issues or just having a chat.
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The Royal Engineers Association (REA) is the Regimental Association of the Royal Engineers.
Charity numbers 258322 and SC 041832.
The original REA was founded in 1912 under the name of The Royal Engineers Old Comrades Association.
Its name was changed to the Royal Engineers Association in 1952.
To provide financial and other assistance to serving and former members of the Corps, their spouses, widows, widowers and dependants who are in need through poverty.
To make grants, within Association Guidelines, to ABF - The Soldiers Charity and to other charities that further the objectives of the Association.
Charity numbers 258322 and SC 041832.
The original REA was founded in 1912 under the name of The Royal Engineers Old Comrades Association.
Its name was changed to the Royal Engineers Association in 1952.
To provide financial and other assistance to serving and former members of the Corps, their spouses, widows, widowers and dependants who are in need through poverty.
To make grants, within Association Guidelines, to ABF - The Soldiers Charity and to other charities that further the objectives of the Association.
All caseworker are advised that HQ REA have strict eligibility rules and criteria for verifying service in the Corps of Royal Engineers for those applying for financial assistance through the REA benevolence system.
Widow of Spr - The REA authorised a grant of 1,000 towards bathroom adaptation costs for the widow of a former Sapper.
Reservist - The REA authorised a grant of 2,500 towards a powered wheelchair for a former RE Reservist.
ATC/WRAC, ABF and Independence at Home also authorised grants.
Widow of Spr - The REA authorised a grant of 1,000 towards bathroom adaptation costs for the widow of a former Sapper.
Reservist - The REA authorised a grant of 2,500 towards a powered wheelchair for a former RE Reservist.
ATC/WRAC, ABF and Independence at Home also authorised grants.
Claims returned to HQ REA without supporting receipts, the claimants signature or the signature of the authorising branch official will not be processed, but returned to the claimant.
Unfortunately HQ REA does not hold service records for former servicemen; we only hold the contact details of our members.
The Veterans UK website offers the opportunity to apply for the service records of former servicemen.
Follow this link to find out more.
If you want to delve deeper into a persons service history you might consider using a UK researcher who has access to service records at Kew and the Royal Engineers archives in Chatham; these may include Unit Diaries.
Unfortunately HQ REA does not hold service records for former servicemen; we only hold the contact details of our members.
The Veterans UK website offers the opportunity to apply for the service records of former servicemen.
Follow this link to find out more.
If you want to delve deeper into a persons service history you might consider using a UK researcher who has access to service records at Kew and the Royal Engineers archives in Chatham; these may include Unit Diaries.
Making a gift online to the Royal Engineers Association is the most efficient way to support us.
If you wish to support the Royal Engineers Association by making a single or monthly donation or with an online fundraising page, you may do so through our partners charitycheckout.
You can obtain advice regarding donating to the Royal Engineers Association by contacting the Controller of the REA.
Did you know that you can now make contributions to the Association by the new Gift Aid Scheme?
If you are a tax payer, for every 1 you contribute, the Association gets a further 28p under the Government's new ruling.
If you wish to support the Royal Engineers Association by making a single or monthly donation or with an online fundraising page, you may do so through our partners charitycheckout.
You can obtain advice regarding donating to the Royal Engineers Association by contacting the Controller of the REA.
Did you know that you can now make contributions to the Association by the new Gift Aid Scheme?
If you are a tax payer, for every 1 you contribute, the Association gets a further 28p under the Government's new ruling.
If you wish to join the REA please first read the REA HQ Privacy Notice that explains how we use your information and how we ensure it does not go beyond the specified purpose.
Anyone who served in the Corps of Royal Engineers, Regular or Reserve, is eligible to join the REA.
Those that contributed to the Days Pay Scheme (DPS) can take up Life Membership free of charge.
Applications for Associate Membership can only be initiated at Branch level by a Branch Official and must be approved by the regional Group Director.
Anyone who served in the Corps of Royal Engineers, Regular or Reserve, is eligible to join the REA.
Those that contributed to the Days Pay Scheme (DPS) can take up Life Membership free of charge.
Applications for Associate Membership can only be initiated at Branch level by a Branch Official and must be approved by the regional Group Director.
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