East Midlands Reserve Forces & Cadets Association

East Midlands Reserve Forces & Cadets Association We champion, support and enable Reserve Forces and Cadets in the East Midlands. Our people add value.

CADETS AND YOUTH
We raise the profile of the adventures and achievements of Sea Cadets, Army Cadets and RAF Air Cadets in the East Midlands. For the Army Cadets, we also provide the support staff who maintain facilities, equipment and transport that enables their activity to take place, and support the recruitment of volunteers. ENGAGEMENT
On a national level, we are responsible for advising and a

ssisting the Defence Council, the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force on matters that concern Reserves and Cadets. Regionally, we build strong relationships – especially with employers through the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme – to ensure the value of the Armed Forces community is recognised and that they are offered every opportunity to maximise their potential. Our volunteer members include representatives from local authorities, a wide variety of employers, charities, education, Cadet services and the military who act as local ambassadors. Together, we work to promote the value of, and recognition of, the Armed Forces community. Another key area of our work is to raise the awareness and understanding of both Reserves and Cadets in the East Midlands. ESTATES
We maintain 135 sites across the East Midlands to ensure Reserves and Cadets have safe and fit-for-purpose training facilities. We also generate additional revenue through the Alternative Venues hire programme which is re-invested to further benefit Reserves and Cadets.

Calvin Bailey MBE MP, Minister for Veterans and People, spoke about the impact of the Cadet Forces on his own career dur...
04/09/2026

Calvin Bailey MBE MP, Minister for Veterans and People, spoke about the impact of the Cadet Forces on his own career during a recent visit to Lincolnshire.

Stopping off at Beckingham Training Camp and RAF Waddington to see Cadets on Annual Camp, he said: "As a former Air Cadet, I know first-hand the difference Cadets can make to a young person’s life. I learnt to fly a plane before I could drive a car, and gained the skills and confidence that shaped my future.

"Today I’ve met Cadets across Lincolnshire developing those same qualities: confidence, resilience, leadership and teamwork. These are skills that will stay with them for life, whatever path they choose.

"I want more young people from all backgrounds to have access to the same opportunities and experiences that helped me."

The visit comes ahead of the UK’s first-ever National Cadets Week (5-11 October), when communities will be invited to celebrate the contribution of Cadets and their volunteers, raise awareness of the opportunities the Cadets provide, and encourage more young people and adults to get involved.

The Government has committed £70 million to grow the Cadet Forces by 30% by 2035, with research linking Cadet participation to improved wellbeing, educational outcomes and social mobility.

Calvin Bailey MBE MP for Leyton and Wanstead Trent Wing Air Cadets Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force

03/09/2026

Postcards from camp ✉️

Thousands of Cadets from the East Midlands embarked on memory-making and, for some, life-changing adventures at annual camp this summer.

From adventure training to learning new skills, living in the field and forging new friendships, these experiences help young people become more confident and more resilient, all while having tonnes of fun.

Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force Army Cadets UK

28/08/2026

Field Marshal the Lord Richards, the former Chief of the Defence Staff, shares stories and reflections from his formative years in the Combined Cadet Force.

Cadets In Schools

👏 Congratulations to Colonel Howard, Commandant of Derbyshire Army Cadet Force (Mercian Regiment), on completing his 275...
26/08/2026

👏 Congratulations to Colonel Howard, Commandant of Derbyshire Army Cadet Force (Mercian Regiment), on completing his 275-mile cycling challenge.

Colonel Howard rode from Glossop in Derbyshire down to the county's annual camp base in Devon, raising more than £1,200 for the Army Cadet Charitable Trust along the way.

He said: "𝘐𝘧 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮".

ACCT UK

19/08/2026

"The Cadets are a vital part of British society as a whole."

Distinguished military leader, Field Marshal the Lord Richards, speaks about the importance of the Reserve and Cadet Forces to society.

Hat-trick for Loughborough Grammar School 🏆Huge congratulations to all of the Cadets and staff at Loughborough Grammar S...
17/08/2026

Hat-trick for Loughborough Grammar School 🏆

Huge congratulations to all of the Cadets and staff at Loughborough Grammar School Combined Cadet Force (CCF) for winning the Royal Air Squadron Trophy for an astonishing 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐰.

The trophy is the highest achievement a RAF Section of the CCF can earn.

After regional heats, 11 teams earned a spot in the finals at RAF Wittering. The competition featured six stands to test a range of skills and knowledge: space, command task, drill, first aid, cyber, and shooting.

Flight Lieutenant Joanne Smith, Officer Commanding, Loughborough Grammar School CCF (RAF), said: “With the Cadets having just finished their A Levels and GCSEs, it shows such determination by the team, especially as today was the first time that we got all the team together and then to win for the third year in a row."

It's Cadet Annual Camp season ☀️Check out these incredible shots of Derbyshire Army Cadet Force (Mercian Regiment) and L...
14/08/2026

It's Cadet Annual Camp season ☀️

Check out these incredible shots of Derbyshire Army Cadet Force (Mercian Regiment) and LNR Army Cadet Force enjoying plenty of challenge, action, and adventure.

📷 Army Cadets UK and Derbyshire ACF

07/08/2026

📡 "Zero, this is Alpha One Zero, over."

City Of Derby Academy Combined Cadet Force learnt leadership and communication skills during a successful Communications Information Systems weekend.

Developing life skills, confidence, and a sense of community are all core parts of the Cadet experience.

Cadets In Schools

Looking for more adventure in your life?158 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps Reserves and 162 Regiment RLC have bases i...
06/08/2026

Looking for more adventure in your life?

158 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps Reserves and 162 Regiment RLC have bases in Grantham and Nottingham, respectively, and are both recruiting Army Reservists now.

03/08/2026

📹 As we conclude our 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑹𝑭𝑪𝑨 documentary series, we're proud to reflect on the breadth of our work in support of Defence.

In the third and final episode, which is now live on YouTube, we explore how our Defence Relationship Managers (DRMs) forge strong partnerships with employers and organisations across the region, helping to ensure that Armed Forces Personnel receive the support they deserve in the workplace.

We join Mark Simpson, one of our DRMs, as he supports Nottinghamshire County Council in revalidating its Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award during a council meeting.

Later, we follow Mark to one of Nottinghamshire County Council's Reserves recruitment events at County Hall in West Bridgford, where the organisation's commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community is put into action.

A whole-of-society approach is essential to the Defence of the nation. Through the Armed Forces Covenant and the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, our Engagement team works with employers to strengthen support for Reservists, Veterans and the wider Armed Forces Community, ensuring they understand the vital role they play in national defence and resilience.

From Estates and Cadets & Youth to Engagement, Inside RFCA highlights the many ways our people make a difference to society.

While much of our work takes place behind the scenes, its impact is felt across Defence, our communities, and the lives of the Reserves and Cadets we proudly support.

🔗 To watch episode three now, follow the link in the comments.

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