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young people across the UK

“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