Meet the Charities Supporting Cadets

Together, We Empower the Next Generation

Two charities. One shared mission: supporting young people through cadet experiences.
Discover how ACCT UK and CCFA help equip, inspire, and fund opportunities that develop leadership, confidence, and resilience in thousands of cadets across the UK.
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ACCT UK

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to empowering young people’s development and helping shape brighter futures. 

ACCT UK supports Army Cadet Units in the community, awarding grants to individual cadets, and backing local initiatives that make a real difference. ACCT UK supports cadet activities such as music, first aid training, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, battlefield tours, adventure training and international exchanges.

ACCT UK invests in adult volunteers, giving them the resources and training they need to become outstanding youth leaders. Support services include confidential support for volunteers, insurance cover for accidents and travel issues and expert legal advice when it’s needed most.

If you’d like to get involved…

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CCFA

The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a national youth charity, dedicated to supporting cadets in schools.

CCFA grant programmes support member contingents and individual cadets to increase access to life changing activities. CCFA are proud to support cadets to take part in CCF activities, from helping disadvantaged young people take part in camps and expeditions, to supporting the development of new skills with music lessons and specialist training and equipment.

CCFA provides direct support to member CCFs, including access to insurance and a legal advice helpline. In addition to this, CCFA is also committed to advocating for cadets and volunteers.

If you’d like to get involved…

Don’t forget, supporting cadets counts towards your employers’ Gold and Silver ERS awards as part of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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