Reserves
Reserve Forces play a critical role in national defence and security, from supporting communities and national resilience at home, to countering threats, peacekeeping and humanitarian work abroad.
Our work to champion, support and enable Reserves and Cadets makes us an integral partner to Defence.
Armed Forces Covenant
Signing the Covenant demonstrates that an organisation recognises the value of our Armed Forces while providing access to a range of Military-specific recruitment support.
Cadets
Whether they’re looking to learn first aid skills, try their hand at flying a plane, or simply want to make new friends and have some fun adventures, the Cadets has a lot to offer for young adventure seekers.
Our work in numbers
We support, enable and champion the Reserve and Cadet Forces, which allows them to add so much value to society.
Our work is split into three key areas: estates, engagement and Cadets and youth.
135
Reserve and Cadet sites fall under our stewardship.
1156
Organisations in the region have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
248
The number of Reserve and Cadet units on our patch.
1908
Our long history of supporting Defence dates back to the early 20th century.
Our latest news
A modern new platform to better champion Defence
East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association has today unveiled a brand new website, complete with a full re-design and an upgraded unit finder tool.
South Kesteven District Council gathers local businesses for military skills symposium
Local businesses were invited onto the grounds of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Lincolnshire, on Reserves Day to find out why employing members of the Armed Forces community could be beneficial to their business and, crucially, how to recruit them.
Frank Bruno’s boxing charity makes fresh Armed Forces pledge
Former world heavyweight-boxing champion Frank Bruno MBE has re-affirmed his charity’s support for the Armed Forces.