How Businesses Can Support the Army Cadets

Partner with the Army Cadets to empower young people with skills, confidence, and leadership while supporting community growth, volunteering, and future employability across the UK.

A Partnership for Purpose and Progress

The Army Cadets is one of the UK’s largest youth organisations, helping young people develop confidence, resilience, leadership, and STEM awareness through practical training and adventure. With a footprint in both schools and communities across the country, the Army Cadets also offers adult volunteers valuable mentoring and leadership experiences. 

Businesses play a vital role in strengthening this impact — by partnering with the Army Cadets, organisations can help develop the next generation of skilled, motivated young people while promoting social responsibility and community engagement. 

Support Skills Development and Employability

Businesses can help shape the future workforce by sharing expertise and resources that align with the Cadets’ focus on employability and STEM.

  • Offer workshops or mentoring sessions focused on leadership, problem-solving, and STEM careers.
  • Provide access to training resources or facilities that enhance cadet learning experiences.
  • Sponsor vocational qualifications or awards to recognise cadet achievement.
  • Encourage staff to volunteer or deliver specialist talks that inspire cadets’ career ambitions.
Cadet Skills & Qualifications

Provide Career Guidance and Opportunities

Creating pathways between cadet & adult volunteer experiences and the world of work to build confidence and aspiration.

  • Host career insight days or workplace visits for cadets and adult volunteers.
  • Offer internships, apprenticeships, or shadowing opportunities for cadets interested in your industry.
  • Support networking sessions to connect cadets with professionals across diverse sectors.
  • Contribute to guidance materials that highlight real-world applications of cadet skills.
Volunteer roles & opportunities

Support Cadet Activities and Expansion

Practical and financial support from businesses helps sustain and grow the opportunities available to cadets nationwide.

  • Provide equipment or specialist resources for training and activities.
  • Sponsor local or national cadet events, competitions, or STEM projects.
  • Collaborate on community initiatives that showcase cadet engagement.
  • Partner on expansion projects that bring Army Cadet experiences to more young people.
Cadet Activities

Champion Volunteering and Community Impact

Businesses can help celebrate and strengthen the culture of volunteering that drives the Army Cadets’ success.

  • Promote the benefits of volunteering within your organisation and community.
  • Offer paid leave or flexible time-off schemes for employees who volunteer as instructors.
  • Highlight cadet and volunteer stories through internal and external communications.
  • Support campaigns that raise awareness of the social and personal value of volunteering.
Benefits of Volunteering

Employer Recognition Scheme

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same. The scheme encompasses Bronze, Silver and Gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community

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Army Cadets in Numbers

39260+

Cadets in ACF

8470+

Adult Volunteers in ACF

34120+

Cadets in CCF Army

3120+

Adult Volunteers in CCF Army

Success Stories

Discover the Inspiring Stories Behind the Uniform

Meet the cadets and adult volunteers who are making a difference every day. From building leadership skills to overcoming challenges, explore their journeys and see how the Army Cadets changes lives.

Cadets success stories Volunteer success stories