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The North West RFCA

We are responsible for the wellbeing of the region’s Reserve Forces and Cadets, promoting the interests of the Armed Forces and building relationships with the local community and employers.
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Reserve Forces

There are approximately 35,000 Reservists in the UK

They come from all backgrounds, regions and jobs. These ordinary men and women are able to gain new skills and qualifications, as well as enjoy a great social life and plenty of opportunities for overseas travel and adventurous training.
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Cadets

There are over 11,000 cadets in the North West

Led by over 2000 Adult Instructors, they take part in military training, adventurous training, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and various community projects in the region. To join you have to be between 12 years and 18 years and 9 months old. Most detachments meet up 1 to 2 nights per week.
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Nominations are open for the Lord-Lieutenants' and Lieutenant Governor's Awards 2021

Celebrating outstanding achievements and dedicated service, these awards are recognised as laudatory honours throughout the Ministry of Defence.
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NW RFCA new headquarters Expand

Progress on the new NW RFCA HQ building is proceeding at pace, due to be completed in September 2020.

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RESERVE FORCES Expand

There are around 30,660 Volunteer Reservists in the UK. Coming from all backgrounds, regions and jobs, these are ordinary men and women who give up their time to train and serve alongside the Regular Forces.

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Cadets

Established in 1860, the UK cadet movement is one of the oldest and most successful voluntary youth organisations in the world and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010.

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Latest News

North West Employers win Silver for support to Defence

Thirty six organisations from across the North West of England have been awarded Silver under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for their support to Defence and the wider Armed Forces […]

HRH The Princess Royal officially opens the new NW RFCA Headquarters

The Princess Royal visited the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for the North West of England and Isle of Man (NW RFCA) based at Altcar Training Camp in Hightown on Monday, July 26 […]

18 North West employers amongst 140 employers awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces Community

140 organisations have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community, Defence Minister Leo Docherty announced today. Representing the highest badge of honour, Employer […]

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