We help
young people across the UK

to develop and achieve through the Army Cadets

with Cadets for Cadets

As the Army Cadet Force’s official charity, we exist to make life-changing opportunities accessible to
all young people.

Being a young person in 2024 is not easy. Teenagers are spending less time outdoors and are much less likely to have a strong family unit and community network compared to their parents’ generation. ACCT UK opens up opportunities for young people in the Army Cadet Force. Making them more resilient, more confident, more capable. So they can tackle life’s obstacles head-on!

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Join our legacy fundraising initiative for groups. It will run for five weeks, from International Day of Charity (5th September) to World Mental Health Day (10th October) 2025.

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An Antarctic Odyssey for ACCT UK

In December 2025, Jordan Wylie will attempt something never done before…

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Future Proof – Jordan Wylie’s new book

This is YOUR chance to support ACCT UK and get your copy of Future Proof SIGNED by Jordan himself.

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What We Do

Learn more about the support we offer to thousands young people in the Army Cadet Force.

Our History

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Help us in our mission to improve the life chances of young people in the UK.

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There are many ways to get involved to support our work with UK youth.

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Access life-changing opportunities through our grant programmes and professional development opportunities.

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ACCT UK Impact

Charitable Grants

Our funding extends the capabilities of local ACF detachments by enabling a variety of activities that enhance the cadet experience.

Mental Health Support

ACCT UK in partnership with Care First offers counselling support for adult volunteers and their immediate families.

Awards & Recognition

We recognise the contributions of ACF cadets & adult volunteers through internal and external national award nominations and events.

Qualifications

We provide financial support for adult volunteers and cadets to achieve vocational leadership qualifications through CVQO.

Cadet Insurance

ACCT UK manages the travel and activity insurance premiums for all cadets and adult volunteers in the Army Cadet Force.

“2 weeks with Outward Bound has been the best thing I’ve ever done. Whilst on the course I learned lots of new skills and even decided to go into the outdoor industry – I’m now studying Adventure Sports at college. It was great and this simply would never have been possible without the Matthew Bacon Bursary.”
Jacqueline, Glasgow and Lanarkshire ACF

“We set out on a 2-year fundraising campaign via supermarket bag packs and other local activities to raise money for the expedition which, together with donations from the ACCT UK and others, helped us reach our target for the trip.”
Norfolk ACF, Skydiving Expedition 2022, supported by ACCT UK

“I’m extremely proud and just honoured that I’ve got to come down here and have the whole experience of receiving the award. It’s completely unexpected but I’m feeling very proud.”
Simeon Raines ACCT UK Excellence Award Winner 2021

“After seeing all the names on Thiepval Memorial of all the brave soldiers whose bodies were never recovered, it really made us realise how lucky we are to live the way we do nowadays as free people.”
Molly from Essex ACF, travelled to the Somme battlegrounds

“The Friday started with six excited but apprehensive young people who had never met before, unsure of their surroundings and what lay ahead. The two days ended with six friends leaving with newfound knowledge and confidence.”
Feedback from ACCT UK’s Pathways Project with Women’s Aid Scotland

“Fundraising was almost non-existent due to the recent pandemic, but with the support of The Battalion, grants, and donations we were able to get the trip down to £100 for every participant – making the trip an experience that every Cadet could afford.”
Black Watch Battalion ACF, Faramir Sailing trip

“I applied for the funding because my mum is not doing well financially and she is the only parent in my house as she is a single mother. This means we cannot afford much so we decided to apply for the funding. When we got the funding, it meant that I could go to Cyprus with the Army Cadet Force.”
Will from B Company travelled to Cyprus

ONE OF THE UK’S LARGEST YOUTH ORGANISATIONS —

39,000+
Army Cadets

8,000+
Cadet Force Adult Volunteers

1,800
Local ACF Detachments

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1,267
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

2,500
First Aid Qualifications

229
Music Qualifications

60+
Sporting Events

The Army Cadet Force is a national youth movement, founded in 1859, that provides a year-round programme of progressive youth development and challenge activities for 12-18 year olds.

Social impact that lasts a lifetime.

– 🔬Northampton University, The Institute for Social Innovation and Impact, May 2021

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SUPPORT FOR ARMY
CADET VOLUNTEERS

We support Army Cadet Force Adult Volunteers with a range of grants, professional development and membership services to help them deliver the best experience for Army Cadets.

Learn more about our support and the benefits available to Army Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.