The ACFA
The role of the Army Cadet Force Association
The Army Cadet Force Association (ACFA) is a registered charity dedicated to promoting the ideals and activities of the Army Cadet Force (ACF). In providing educational, adventurous, competitive and social activities, the Association's key priorities are to:
- manage national non-military activities that are designed to develop cadets’ citizenship, leadership and confidence, such as sport, music, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, first aid and competitive shooting;
- run the ACF’s youth and community project known as ACFA Outreach;
- provide insurance for the areas outside MOD liability;
- provide national marketing and communications for the ACF;
- provide ACF adults with training in public relations through the ACF PR training team;
- offer advice and support to members of the ACF; and
- receive donations and make grants.
The ACFA has branches in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.