With over 20,000 members across 250+ branches in the UK and overseas, we are a family of current and former Naval Service personnel Royal Navy, Royal Marines, WRNS and RNXS, relatives and supporters of our country's Royal Navy.
Whether we are catching up with friends at our regular social events, fundraising, advising on welfare and employment matters or just providing an arm around the shoulder, our natural willingness to help others stems from the tradition and camaraderie that life in the Royal Navy instils, along with values of Unity, Loyalty, Patriotism and Comradeship.
Our Branch meetings are held alternate Wednesday evenings at 8pm at the address in the page footer.
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Find out what’s going on at the RNA Rayleigh Branch.
Our social programme, fundraising and values.
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SOCIAL PROGRAMME
We run a very active yearly programme which include weekend trips away, an annual dinner/dance, social evenings and attendance at events in the local area.
WELFARE SUPPORT
We have a Branch Welfare Officer who helps the Branch advise members and their dependants on personal matters, such as pensions, compensation, health and social security benefits and other subjects affecting their welfare.

Read all about the upcoming Events, select the image below to see what Events & Visits are planned for the next 6 months.
If you would like to contact us to ask a question, tell us something or join the RNA, just select the button below, give us your details and we will respond to you as soon as we can.
The RNA is a family of current and former Naval Service personnel, relatives and supporters of our country’s Royal Navy.
Our Branch is one of the Branches which make up the Number 5 Area (East Anglia) of the RNA.
All serving and former members of the armed forces and other like-minded people are welcome – find out how you can join the Rayleigh RNA.
If you would like to receive a list of our Branch Committee, please go to our Committee page.
Jim’s Cabin is in memory of our late Chairman Jim Hammond at the Living Memorial site at Rettendon. Images of this, and the dedication service held in June, 2024 can be viewed here


WELCOME to our website where you can discover the Rayleigh Branch of the Royal Naval Association and all the benefits it has to offer.
Read about the Chairman’s Award and the Branch Standard Bearer representing RNA Rayleigh recently ……………
Read about the Chairman’s Award and the Branch Standard Bearer representing RNA Rayleigh recently ……………
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