About Us

The Royal Signals Association (RSA) exists to serve all members and ex-members of the Corps, whether young or not so young. We welcome you to our site. You can also find us on Facebook and in over 60 locations around the UK. One of our aims to foster friendship among all members of our Corps family. We are especially keen to provide more for younger members and appreciate any constructive ideas you may have to help us appeal to this group. 

Comradeship is at the heart of The RSA. There are currently more than 60 branches of the Royal Signals Association nationwide. They operate autonomously. Most have lively, extensive programmes of events and activities.  Many meet at least monthly, have established committees and support the work of The Royal Signals, including the Royal Signals Charity.

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    To contact the HQ R SIGNALS RSA Branch Secretary
    Email: rsa@royalsignals.org
    Office Tel: 01258 482130
    Teams Number: 0303 383 2365

FAQs

We are unable to help with enquiries relating to Service Records, Pensions or Medals, but the information below will take you to the official sites. This will provide the information you are seeking.

Where can I find out about military service records ?

If you are seeking to obtain a miltiary service record, then you will need to apply to the Ministry of Defence. If you are requesting information about yourself, then you can find out more about this type of request here and by completing the Subject Acces Request (SAR) form that can be found here. If you are seeking to obtain the records of a deceased service member, than you will need to apply here.

Where can I find out about military pensions ?

If you are seeking information regarding the military pension scheme, then you can find it here. Supporting pension related forms can be found here.

How do I get a veterans badge ?

If you are a veteran and you have not received a veterans badge, then you can apply for a badge, or a replacement if you have lost one. To find our more go here and complete the form here

How do I apply for a veterans rail card ?

If you think that you may be entitled to a veterans rail card, chect the eligibility criteria here. Then apply here

How do I find out about missing medals ?

If you beleive that you have an unfulfiled entitilement to a medal, you can check the medal elligability criteria here. The medal application form can be found here.

How do I find out about veteran support ?

The veterans gateway has been set up to provide support to veterans and their families; from healthcare, housing to employment. If is your first point of contact. You can find out more here.

How do I upload an article for The Wire or The Journal ?

You can find out more here

How do I enter the Royal Corps of Signals Photo Competition ?

You can find out more here.

How do share the news of the passing of a retired member of the Corps ?

You can find out more information here.

If I am donating to the RSC, where can I find out about gift aid ?

Donating to the RSC through Gift Aid means the RSC can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give; and it will not cost you any more. You can find out more details here.

How do I join the RSA ?

If you are interested in Joining the RSA, you may first wish to see where your nearest branch is located. You can find that here on the RSA map. Once you have found a branch that is near year, please complete the form here and we will take care of the rest for you.

 

 

 

How do I make contact with an RSA Branch or an Affiliation ?

If you have a general enquiry for the RSA, one its branches or an affiliation, then please complete the form here.

Withdrawal Of Consent to Use Your Photograph and Information

Consent Withdrawal Form: Website, The Wire magazine, and Social Media Platforms Text and Photo Usage

You have the right to withdraw your consent for the use of your personal data, including text and photographs of you, at any time. Please use this form to inform us of your decision regarding its use on our website, in The Wire magazine, and on our social media platforms.

We will cease using your information in any new publications or materials as soon as possible after receiving your request. Please be aware that materials already in circulation (e.g., existing printed magazine copies, content on third-party social media sites, or content cached by search engines) may continue to be available for a short transitional period as we process the withdrawal.

If you have any questions, please contact us at depcomm@royalsignals.org.

Withdrawal of Consent to Hold Personal Information

When you join the Royal Signals Association (RSA), we collect personal information to administer your membership and provide associated benefits. This information may be shared with the Royal Signals Charity (RSC) where relevant to charitable activities and support services.

The personal data we collect may include your name, contact details, service history, and other information relevant to your membership and elibility for charitable support.

Your data is used to:

·       Administer and maintain your RSA membership

·       Process any applications for support from the Royal Signals Charity

·       Keep you informed of RSA and RSC news, events, and activities

·       Maintain accurate records for the purposes of the RSA and RSC

·       Your information is held securely and is not shared with third parties outside of the RSA and RSC without your explicit consent, except where required by law.

Your Right to Withdraw Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent for the RSA and RSC to hold and process your personal data at any time. However, please be aware that personal data is fundamental to the administration of your RSA membership. If you withdraw your consent for the RSA and RSC to hold your personal data, your RSA membership will be cancelled and you will no longer be entitled to membership benefits.

If you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact us at RSIGNALSHQ-HdCommsInfo-SEO@mod.gov.ukWe will process your request as soon as possible and confirm the cancellation of your membership in writing.

If you have any questions about how your data is used, please contact us at RSIGNALSHQ-HdCommsInfo-SEO@mod.gov.uk

How to complain

If you are unhappy with how any aspect of how your personal information is being processed please contact:

DPA

HQ Griffin House

Griffin House

Blandford Camp

Dorset

DT11 8RH

RSIGNALSHQ-HdCommsInfo-SEO@mod.gov.uk

We will acknowledge the complaint within 30 days and respond with undue delay.