Women's Royal Army Corps Association

18/08/2026

🌟 Short notice paid filming opportunity! 🌟 Response needed TUESDAY 18 AUGUST

🎬We have been contacted by media company Pubity who are looking for people to take part in a new filmed conversation series exploring how experiences, lives and culture have changed across generations.

Specifically they are looking for women from two generations of the British Armed Forces — a female veteran, ideally aged 60+, and a younger serving female soldier, ideally in her 20s.

They plan to bring them together for an open and honest conversation about what it has meant to be a woman in the military across two very different generations — from opportunities and expectations to sexism, training, relationships, deployment, women's roles in conflict and how much life for women in the Armed Forces has changed.

Filming takes place on 10/11 September in East London and will take one hour. Travel expenses are not covered but there is a fee of £150. If you would like to be considered, please make contact TODAY with their producer Alana via WhatsApp - 07803626092.

17/08/2026

The Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme was established to provide payments to those living with permanent injuries—physical and/or psychological—caused by Troubles-related incidents.
The window to apply for compensation closes in two weeks time on 30th August 2026.
If you require assistance submitting a form there is help available via the details on the 'Support Services' tab on their website.
If you were impacted and would like to find out more, please visit: victimspaymentsboard.org.uk/

11/08/2026

Our Major Grants Committee met this morning and awarded almost £6,000 including funeral costs, home improvements and essential clothing. If you or someone you know is in need of financial support, visit wraca.org.uk/benevolence to find out more.

10/08/2026

🦁 It's World Lion Day! 🦁
Our favourite fact about the lion family is that a pride of lions (and lionesses!) are the only members of the cat family who roar together! 📣
We know how powerful our Lionesses can be when you all roar together, cheering each other on and having a roaring good time! 🥳
What does it mean to you to be a Lioness?

09/08/2026

Amanda Hassell and Heather Bradbury are at Yorkshire Air Museum today to lay a wreath at their Women’s Services Memorial Day. This event remembers and honours female members of the armed forces and acknowledges their service and sacrifice.

07/08/2026

As the WRAC Association moves from Sir John Moore Barracks back to Worthy Down Camp, Jane attended the last ever passing out parade of ATR Wi******er this morning, alongside ex-WRAC Debs and Mandy who have both worked here over the years.
Congratulations to all those who passed out today and farewell to the Barracks. We've loved being part of this community of recruits just beginning their Army careers.

03/08/2026

🏠Have you moved house?! 🏠

The next edition of the Lioness will be on its way to you all very soon.... every time we send it out we receive hundreds of returns and it costs the Association a lot of money, so if you have moved please let us know. 🪙

We are unable to cover the cost of sending returned items out again so if your magazine comes back to us you will need to purchase a new one in order to get a copy.

If you would prefer to receive a digital version please email [email protected] and let us know! ✉️

29/07/2026

🌟 Last minute opportunity! 🌟
We’ve just been made aware of a place available on an RBL multi-activity women’s course in Shropshire next week.

The dates are 3-7 August and it involves activities such as archery, golf putting, wheelchair basketball, electric biking, indoor climbing and sitting volleyball! 🏹 🚲 ⛳️

A travel allowance is given along with free food and a single bedroom. 🛏️

☎️ If you would like to attend please call 0808 802 8080 and let them know that you have heard about the opportunity from Sharon Parker.

The WRAC Association doesn’t have any further details about this opportunity so if you have any questions please just call the number and they will help you.

27/07/2026

Have you received reparations because of the pre-2000 'gay-ban' in the British Armed Forces? Maybe you received your beret and cap-badge, Etherton Pin or financial award. Could you take part in a publicity campaign? The window for applications closes on December 12th and we are keen to reach as many people as possible to let them know the deadline.

Real people telling real stories will make the biggest impact so we are looking for people who feel comfortable being visible as part of the campaign.

We hope to reflect the range of people who were affected. The campaign will include photographs from now, and if you have one from when you served as well as quotes from those taking part.

The photography sessions are THIS WEEK (29th and 30th July) in Derby City Centre and travel expenses will be paid. Please contact: [email protected] if you are interested.

27/07/2026

Have your voice heard in the corridors of power, and represent female veterans.
The Public Appointments Recruitment campaign for the new MOD Women Veterans Forum is now open, and closes at 10:00 on 20 August 2026.
In the words of the Minister for Veterans & People, Calvin Bailey MP "Defence can do better at recognising, understanding and celebrating women’s service and experiences. We have committed to establishing this forum of 10-15 women veterans, and we want to hear from as wide a range of women veterans as possible. Whether they served in the Navy, Army or RAF, in the Regulars or Reserves, whether they left 5 months or 50 years ago, we’d welcome their application".
Would you like to be considered? Find out more and apply at: apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9497?titleSearch=&body=59049®ulated=&bodyJustice=&remunerated=&status=open&sort=openingAt%3Adesc

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