A vital service for young people
Supporting 130,000 youth in developing valuable skills and the determination to succeed, wherever life takes them.
Combined Cadet Force
Established in 1948, the CCF RN/RM in schools give young people the leadership skills, national qualifications and self-confidence to take charge of their lives so they can reach their full potential at school and beyond. With 163 RN or RM Sections, 6,600 cadets and an ambition to grow further under the CCF Cadet Expansion Programme the focus is on exciting ‘RN’ experiences.
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.
Royal Marines Cadet Regimental Council
Providing leadership, advice and coordination across the Royal Marines Cadets to promote the interests and wellbeing of cadets and instructors.
Volunteer Cadet Corps
Formed over 100 years ago to give children from the age of 9 the opportunity to take on and overcome real life challenges.
Learning to stand tall during ceremonial parades, sleep and eat in outdoor conditions and achieve personal goals during adventure training.
Royal Navy Recognised Sea Scouts
103 of around 350 Sea Scout groups and units in the UK are officially recognised by the Royal Navy - wearing a Recognition badge on their uniforms and flying a special pennant.
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.