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The Youth United Foundation is a Government run organisation which was set up to represent uniformed youth organisations across the country.  The focus of the project Amelia was involved in was Mental Health and Loneliness.  The group interviewed members, evaluated strategies and presented their findings to representatives of the Department of Digital Culture, Media and […]

Air Cadet Ben Hunter had an amazing year, winning both a Sir Michael Knight pilot award and a place in the final of the CVQO Westminster award. Ben explained: “I was very privileged to be one of only 10 Cadets in the UK to be awarded a Sir Michael Knight pilot scholarship by the Royal […]

The Army Cadet Force is a youth organisation providing fun, adventure and education to young people.  From weekly training to weekend camps, there is never a dull moment.  And opportunities, such as travelling abroad and visiting other cultures, are encouraged and supported.  On Cadets Day, we asked Evie to tell us about her visit to […]

Pertemps earned a Gold Employer Recognition Support Award from the Ministry of Defence in 2016 for their work in promoting the Armed Forces. The employers’ support which they, and many others, offer has been essential to enable Reserves to take up their required roles during Covid 19. Major Darren Knight is employed by Pertemps as […]

The seed of the idea of joining the Royal Naval Reserve was planted at University.  Kiera studied Biomedical Sciences at King’s College London, and having sailed for most of her life, decided to join the University Royal Navy Unit (URNU).  “I loved it.  We met once a week, like any other society. At weekends we […]

The Covenant forms part of SOCOTEC’s commitment to work alongside the Armed Forces in recruiting ex-military personnel. SOCOTEC is already a forces-friendly organisation and has a long history of supporting the military to ensure that military buildings are safe for serving soldiers and their families. The company also works with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), to […]

Paul will also manage the RFCA’s Professional Support Staff who provide logistics and administrative support to the Army Cadet Force in the region. Paul brings a great deal of experience to the role of Deputy Chief Executive, having both military and commercial business experience.  His 31 year military career included deployments to Northern Ireland, Iraq, […]

The Sobraon Barracks project was originally scheduled to be a 34 week programme but due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the work is likely to be slightly delayed in completion.  The building contractors are Gelders Group, with Allan Joyce Architects the designers on the project. Lieutenant Colonel AP Gifford, Commanding Officer, 158 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps […]

A small business in her home town of Bournemouth, Hartley’s Events, had to close their cookery team-building business because of the pandemic. They wanted to find a way to continue to support their local community. They were particularly concerned about the elderly and vulnerable in their local church.  Initially, they offered fruit and veg boxes […]

Major Mitch Pegg, Officer Commanding of 4 (Lincolnshire) Company, based at Grimsby’s Army Reserve Centre at Westward Ho, visited the memorial on VE Day 75 on behalf of the Royal Anglian Regiment, for all those who gave their lives in World War II. Reserve and regular soldiers from The Royal Anglian Regiment were due to […]