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, fly a plane, make new friends, or embark on fun adventures, the Cadets have a lot to offer 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.
1535
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
“We want Derbyshire to become the UK’s most Forces-friendly county”
A business forum dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces Community has set out its ambition to help Derbyshire become the most Forces-friendly county for Reservists, Cadets and Veterans at its inaugural meeting.
Beckingham Cadet Training Centre scoops top sustainability prize at East Midlands property awards
Beckingham Cadet Training Centre, in Lincolnshire, has won further praise for its sustainability-led approach.
Kendrew calling: New Cadet Centre opens at Army Barracks in Rutland
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness, has officially opened the new Army Cadet Force (ACF) Detachment building at Kendrew Barracks.