Supporting 130,000 youth in developing valuable skills and the determination to succeed, wherever life takes them.

Combined cadet force
MOD-sponsored cadet organisation, delivered within a school setting.
Pupils may develop powers of leadership by means of training to promote the qualities of responsibility, self reliance, resourcefulness, endurance and perseverance.
Sea cadets
The UK’s largest maritime youth charity, established in 1856 and working in over 400 units with 14,000 cadets.
Learn life skills like leadership and team working through nautical adventure activities, cadets can earn extra qualifications to give them a head start.
Cadet organisations
5
Youngsters actively involved
130,000+
Adult volunteers
25,000+
Years of heritage
150+
Become a cadet
Wherever life takes you after school, cadet organisations give you tons of skills that help you out in the big world, and build amazing memories with lifelong friends.
Become a volunteer
Support teenagers through life and help transform them into confident and charismatic young people who are destined to succeed.