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Hard facilities management services for the Volunteer Estate to be delivered by the MoD Built Estate contracts

by 11th December 2023

Following the conclusion of the Volunteer Estate Value for Money Study, it has been agreed that Hard Facilities Management services for the Volunteer Estate will in the future be delivered by the MOD Built Estate contracts. These contracts cover key maintenance work, repairs, servicing and Hard Facilities Management, across the Volunteer Estate to enable Reserves and Cadets to continue to work and train….

Estates, Latest News, West Midland RFCA

Army Reservists benefit from trip to Ypres

by 20th July 2023

In June, 28 members of 103rd Regiment Royal Artillery travelled to Ypres, Belgium for Exercise NORTHERN ASTERIX. Over the course of two full days, Reserve soldiers from the North-West and Midlands, travelled around the Ypres Salient studying the events during, and leading up to, the Third Battle of Ypres. The Battlefield Study aimed to cover five key topics. These included understanding the role…

Latest News, Reserve Forces

193 organisations awarded gold for support to the Armed Forces

by 12th July 2023

Nearly 200 organisations have been recognised by the UK Government for supporting the Armed Forces community, as they are announced as this year’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holders. A record high since the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme launched in 2013. The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, the highest badge of honour, recognises the positive role that employers play in supporting…

Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Engagement, Latest News, West Midland RFCA

Silver West Midlands employers announced

by 28th June 2023

West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are very pleased to announce that 26 organisations in their region are confirmed as Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winners for 2023. This Ministry of Defence award recognises companies for their support to the Armed Forces community, including Reservists, Veterans, spouses, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers and Cadets. Silver award holders must demonstrate a number…

Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Engagement, Latest News, West Midland RFCA

From soldier to cadet staff: why supporting the Army Cadets can be a rewarding experience

by 22nd June 2023

During Armed Forces Week we are celebrating the dedication and service of our Armed Forces community. Whilst many personnel have stories to share from serving in a military or volunteer capacity, it’s not often we hear from someone with a wide range of both military and cadet experiences. We spoke to Captain Kenny Frith who has been a Cadet Administrative Assistant (CAA) for…

Armed Forces Week, Cadets, Latest News

Interview with an Armed Forces friendly employer

by 21st June 2023

Recent Armed Forces Covenant signatory, The Camping and Caravanning Club, spoke to us about why and how they want to support the Armed Forces community. Can you tell us about your organisation? The Camping and Caravanning Club is a not-for-profit organisation which has grown to over 740,000 members over the last 122 years. We love tent, caravan and motorhome camping and we want…

Armed Forces Covenant, Armed Forces Week, Latest News

Reservist succeeds in sport with the Army

by 21st June 2023

To celebrate Reserves Day we spoke to Sergeant Karim from 116 Provost Company, 1st Regiment Royal Military Police about her journey as an Army Reservist and her involvement in sport within the Army. Sergeant Karim is currently a Regimental Mentoring Support Officer (REMSO) responsible for the running of recruitment events, the recruitment application process for civilians who want to join the unit, and…

Armed Forces Week, Latest News, Reserve Forces

Staffordshire reaffirms support for Armed Forces community

by 11th May 2023

Staffordshire’s council leaders have joined together to reaffirm their commitment to the county’s Armed Forces community and to encourage other organisations to pledge their support. Leader of Staffordshire County Council, Alan White, along with other council leaders, together with the military, met in Stafford to re-sign the Armed Forces Covenant in February 2023. The Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring those…

Armed Forces Covenant

CCF cadets attend Snow Camp

by 11th May 2023

Snow Camp is a national youth charity that uses snowsports to drive social mobility.  It operates a three tier programme.  The entry stage is First Tracks, a two day course at a local dry slope or indoor snow facility.  The intermediate stage is Graduate, this takes place over six Saturdays or Sundays in the autumn term.  The final stage is Excel, this runs…

Combined Cadet Force, Latest News

RAF Reservists mobilise with Typhoons

by 11th May 2023

What a way, to start your RAF Reserves journey with 605 Royal Auxiliary Squadron… Upon successful completion of her Phase 1 Recruit Training, Air Recruit (AR) Jackson was given the opportunity to mobilise in support of Exercise RED FLAG. A large RAF detachment of over 300 personnel arrived in the United States to take part in Exercise RED FLAG, a major exercise that…

Latest News, Reserve Forces

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