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.
1321
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
The Princess Royal leaves a lasting impression during a visit to Cadet careers fair in Northampton
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal left young Cadets and Volunteers with memories for life as she visited a unique careers fair in Northampton.
Head of Estate bids farewell after more than 40 years’ service to Defence
Martin Capewell, our Head of Estate and a long-serving public servant to Defence, will be semi-retiring at the end of 2025.
Army Reserves tasked with tackling cyber threats on ‘new frontline’
A new mission has been assigned to Reserve Soldiers from Nottingham to help the UK combat emerging online threats.