Member Benefits

Promoting Networking, Sharing Knowledge and Information

  • Regional and national networking events, including the WEAF Annual Conference and Annual Gala Dinner (insert link to events page)
  • Focussed regional topic events and training
  • Opportunity to exhibit at International Trade Shows with WEAF
  • Supply Chain Opportunity Events with major OEMs
  • Access to the WEAF cross sector digital iQluster platform and digital support

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Expert Industry Support

  • Senior Industry advice and support in understanding markets and opportunities.

 

National Strategy Understanding and Alignment

  • Sharing of national strategies for Aerospace and Defence.
  • Understanding government initiatives and opportunities.

 

Technology Development

  • Understanding of the national technology strategy.
  • Routes to support SME’s in developing technology.
  • As a NATEP technology, WEAF can provide SME’s with the opportunity for funding to support technology development. (Link to projects page)
  • Guidance on funding support.

 

Business Services

WEAF are developing a range of business services to benefit our members.

  • WEAF Digital iQluster platform and digital support
  • R&D Tax Credits
  • Healthcare
  • HR
  • Insurance
  • Legal Advice
  • Marketing
  • Export

 

WEAF Professional Partners

castlemead

Castlemead Insurance

Castlemead Insurance specialises in commercial insurance, professional indemnity insurance and risk management insurance.

With a wealth of expertise in the aerospace and advanced engineering sectors, it can provide the precise level of cover necessary at a competitive rate.

www.castlemead.com

 

 

The HR Dept 

The HR Dept provides businesses with tailored and personal outsourced HR services at the fraction of the cost of having an in-house team; they understand the challenges of managing people’s problems whilst growing your business.

www.hrdept.co.uk 

Resources

News and Posts

The countdown to Farnborough International Airshow 2026

With just over two months to go, countdown is officially underway for Farnborough International Airshow 2026 – a cornerstone event in the global aerospace and defence calendar. ADS South West is proud to be showcasing the strength, innovation and capability of the...

Bristol & Bath Cluster Meeting Round-Up

Last week marked our first cluster meeting as ADS South West, bringing 60+ members together for a productive morning of collaboration and networking. We kicked off with arrival informal networking, followed by a warm welcome from Lee Bruce, who set the scene with...

FIA Masterclass Webinar: Key Takeaways Ahead of This Year’s Show

A big thank you to everyone who joined the ADS South West team for our Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) Masterclass webinar, and especially to our speakers who shared their time, experience and honest advice on how to get the most out of this year’s Farnborough...

Cheltenham & Gloucester Cluster Meeting Round Up

WEAF hosted its last Cluster meeting as we transition into ADS South West our latest Cheltenham & Gloucester Cluster meeting at Dowty Propellers, Gloucester, bringing together a cross-section of the region’s aerospace and advanced engineering community, including...

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Being part of the WEAF community means becoming part of one of the largest aerospace, defence and advanced engineering clusters in Europe.

Joining WEAF will bring you exclusive and valuable benefits in all areas of this fast growing industry.