East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (East Midlands RFCA) helps to promote and support the Reserve Forces and Cadets across the region. The RFCA also facilitates the management of the Reserve and Cadet estate.
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April 30th 2025
Skegness Cadet Centre officially opened after major investment from the Ministry of DefenceYoung people in Skegness and the surrounding areas are set to benefit from modern new training facilities at their local Joint Cadet Centre thanks to a major investment from the Ministry of Defence.
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Loughborough Sea Cadets appeals for help to offer more life-changing nautical adventuresLoughborough Sea Cadets has made an urgent plea for support so it can continue to positively change the lives of more youngsters in the area.
Read the full story →April 9th 2025
New report “unequivocally demonstrates” Cadets gives youngsters an edge in applying for work and further educationYoung people who join a school-based Cadet unit are likely to develop more confidence, resilience and qualifications, boosting their future education and job prospects, according to a new report.
Read the full story →April 3rd 2025
Exercise Canaries Express: mastering the bucking broncoAs the UK geared up for Christmas, Officer Cadet (OCdt) Edward Hamilton, of East Midlands Universities Officer Training Corps, jetted to Lanzarote with a group of 10 strangers for Exercise Canaries Express.
Read the full story →March 27th 2025
Loughborough Grammar School’s CCF claim back-to-back national titles in Royal Air Squadron TrophyLoughborough Grammar School’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) has once again secured first place at the prestigious Royal Air Squadron Trophy (RAST) National Finals at RAF Cosford.
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Alternative Venues: making our Reserve and Cadet facilities available to youLooking for an East Midlands venue? Did you know our sites are available to hire?
Across the region, our sites are ideally positioned to accommodate meetings, sports events and functions.
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A beginner’s guide to the Defence Employer Recognition SchemeA straight-talking guide answering the most popular questions about the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
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