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
Ripley expansion marks the completion of a major Cadet estates programme in the East Midlands
Work to expand the facilities at Ripley Army Cadet Centre in Derbyshire has been completed.
Air Commodore Gavin Hellard welcomed as RFCA’s new Chairman
Long-serving RAF Reservist, Air Commodore Gavin Hellard CBE VR, has taken over as the Chair of East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA).
Business’ support for Defence has “never been more needed than in today’s world,” says Minister for Veterans and People
Twelve organisations from the East Midlands have joined a strong, national collective of 1,200 extraordinary Defence champions after receiving their Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award.