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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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Awards 2020 Expand

Nominations for Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants’ and Lieutenant Governor’s Awards 2020 for the North West of England and the Isle of Man are now closed.

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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 awarded Silver for supporting the Armed Forces Community

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 […]

Seven North West employers amongst 127 employers awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces Community

The most supportive organisations for Britain’s Armed Forces from both the private and public sectors have been announced today, 30 July 2020. The Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards continues to grow in […]

IOM AIR CADET SQUADRON FIRST TO RETURN TO DUTY

Since the Isle of Man Government has declared the island as COVID-19 free and removed social distancing regulations, 440 (1st Manx) Squadron is returning to face to face air cadet parade evenings […]

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