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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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Seven North West organisations to receive Ministry of Defence Gold Award

Outstanding support given to the Armed Forces Community
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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

Back to business for Alternative Venues

Despite a 5 month period of site closures across the region, AV North West are back and raring to go. This week sees the start of a gradual return of AV bookings […]

Infra Newsletter: The Summer Special Edition

The Infrastructure summer special newsletter has arrived. You can find it here.This edition includes our seasonal trends feature and information on D-I-Y on the Reserve Estate.Also: don’t forget to check out our […]

611 Squadron conduct COVID-19 Mobile Testing

RAF Reserve personnel from 611 Squadron have been mobilised in support of the government fight against COVID-19 for several months on mobile testing units (MTU) across the North West of England. Based […]

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