Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter
March 2025
Our Vision
“To be an enduring and essential pillar in the delivery of support for the well-being of the Reserves and Cadets and, through our effectiveness and our position in the regions, to be the independent body that represents their interests and promotes understanding between the Armed Forces and civil society”
LATEST NEWS
SERFCA ANNUAL REPORT
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RESERVES NEWS
Championing the Value of Reserve Service
151 REGIMENT ROYAL LOGISTICS CORPS: ALDERSHOT & MAIDSTONE
Do you want to do something different, gain new skills and friends? 151 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps are actively recruiting in at their South East outstations at Aldershot and Maidstone.
The Regiment RLC is a modern, diverse and forward looking Reserve Transport Regiment. Equipped with the latest vehicles, they maintain our Warfighting capability through continuous, purposeful training in the pursuit of professional excellence.
For more information, and how to belong in 151 Regt RLC: check out their pages here.
RESERVISTS TAKE ON EX DRAGON EAGLE SKI
ULTRAMARATHON CHALLENGE FOR VETERANS CHARITIES
In October this year, Reservist Chris Koster from 4 PWRR will be running a 100km 2 day Ultra
marathon through the Sahara in Tunisia. This challenge will see him run 50km a day, carrying all his food and water too.
The challenge is all for a great cause, as he will be raising money for four veteran’s charities:
- Head up – A mental heath charity for ex- service personnel
- Re-org – Support armed forces personal through functional fitness
- The not forgotten – support ex- service personnel with injury and illness
- Team forces – supporting forces communities with opportunities for sport and challenge
He is looking to raise a £1000 to support these charities and anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated.
You can donate here: 100km desert Ultra Marathon – Ultra 4 Charity Tunisia | givestar
DO YOU WANT TO BE A RESERVIST?
SOCIAL MEDIA
Why Posting Consistently is Important
Posting regularly helps keep your audience engaged and reminds them that you’re active as social media algorithms often prioritise active accounts.
With each post, you’re creating an opportunity for more engagement and conversation. The more content you have, the more chances people have to interact with you.
💬 How to Post Consistently 💬
✅Create a Content Calendar – this helps you plan your posts ahead of time.
✅ Set a Posting Frequency – You don’t have to post every day, but it’s important to post on a regular schedule. Whether that’s 3 times a week or daily, sticking to your set frequency helps your audience know when to expect content from you.
✅ Repurpose Content – If you’re worried about coming up with new content all the time, repurpose your content! Take blog posts, old videos, or even user-generated content and refresh them into different formats. For instance, you can turn a popular blog post into a graphic for Instagram or create a short clip from a longer YouTube video.
Need help with you Unit’s activity on Socials? Get in touch with our team today: se-media@rfca.mod.uk
CADET NEWS
Promoting the Cadet Experience
OPENING OF BLETCHLEY JOINT CADET CENTRE
We are delighted to announce that the opening of Bletchley JCC in Buckinghamshire!
See the full gallery from the event here.
FROM CADET TO ADULT VOLUNTEER: SECOND LIEUTENANT MULLER
Introducing Second Lieutenant Muller from Surrey Army Cadet Force…
“My Surrey ACF journey began at Deepcut Detachment when I was 15. Starting later than most didn’t slow me down—I grabbed every opportunity that came my way!”
“Over the last five years, I’ve pushed myself to grow, attending courses at CTC Frimley Park, taking on challenges, and even completing my Army Cadet Commissioning Board.” …read more
Apply for funding for your 2025 projects from The Connaught Trust!
You can apply throughout the year and as many times as you wish.
Applications should be submitted by the 1st of the month in which the trustee meetings take place. If submitted after this date, we will take your application to the next meeting.
Apply here. The next deadline 1st April 2025.
Need some inspiration? Here’s what the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wing RAF Air Cadets did with their grant…click here
START YOUR VOLUNTEER JOURNEY WITH COWES ROYAL MARINES CADETS TODAY!
Be part of the newly formed Cowes Royal Marines Cadets as a volunteer instructor and give their cadets the opportunity to excel.
Opening a new Royal Marines Cadets Detachment in the Spring, Cowes Sea Cadets are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their amazing team of volunteers. If you enjoy the outdoors, map reading, and fieldcraft then you could be just the person to inspire the next generation.
No experience necessary but if you are passionate about working with young people, then they want to hear from you! 📩 co@cowesseacadets.onmicrosoft.com
Hot off the digital press! The newest edition of our Cadet Link Magazine has arrived!
Catch up on what Cadets in the South East have been up to here
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A CADET FORCE ADULT VOLUNTEER?
EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT NEWS
Encouraging Employers to Support Defence
LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON AT ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY SANDHURST
Kicking off a very busy month for our Employer Engagement Team was the the 8th annual SERFCA Leadership Luncheon at Old College, RMA Sandhurst, attended by a group of South East Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award holders.
Guests were given two outstanding presentations on Leadership from Lieutenant Colonel Russell Lewis MC, Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion London Guards; followed by Rob Boughton, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Thakeham…read more.
ORGANSIATIONS SUPPORT HAMPSHIRE ARMY CADET FORCE
On Saturday 29 March, the team attended the pre
sentation of ceremonial flags to 6 detachments of Arnhem Company, Hampshire ACF. The organisation RUK had already provided support to Arnhem Company by provided stationary and compasses as part of their evidence to nominate for Gold ERS in 2025.
RUK asked SERFCA for introductions to other employers in the region to get support for the project of purchasing the ceremonial flags and accoutrements for 6 detachments of Arnhem Company. The detachments are Aldershot, Alton, Gibraltar Barracks, Fleet and Church Crookham, Farnborough and Bordon.
The companies below have all donated funds to support this project:
SERFCA PARTNERING WITH DEFENCE EVENT
The team recently hosted their Partnering with Defence “Meet the Unit” and Business Networking event at Blighmont Army Reserve Centre.
Thanks to the local Units who attended to answer any questions the employers had and showcase their capabilities; HMS King Alfred, 457 Battery Royal Artillery, 266 Squadron (Southampton & IoW) 165 Port & Maritime Regiment Royal Logistics Corps, 679 Squadron 6 Regiment Army Air Corps and 25 Military Intelligence Company.
This event also provided the opportunity for not just one, but seven organisations to complete their formal signings of the Armed Forces Covenant…read more
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL SIGNS ARMED FOCES COVENANT
On Thursday 20 March 2025 Slough Borough Council signed their Armed Forces Covenant.
The Armed Forces Covenant was signed by Cllr Dexter Smith, Leader of the Council; Cllr Neel Rana, Armed Forces Champion for Slough Borough Council and Wg Cdr Stephen Fry, SO1 Reserves Strategy Plans Projects from RAF Northolt…read more
- Silver closes on 23 April
HAS YOUR ORGANISATION SIGNED THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT?
ESTATES
Providing the best place to work and train
ALTERNATIVE VENUES
Alternative Venues South East has a range of interesting buildings in an area stretching from Oxfordshire to Kent. They include 19th Century Houses and modern state-of-the-art training facilities, all of them large well-equipped Army Reserve Centres and Cadet detachments – ideal for business, sporting, training and social activities. Most of the venues are available seven days a week and all of the Army Reserve Centres have professional catering facilities and secure parking.
VENUE OF THE MONTH:
A well located, imposing building with plenty of space for a whole host of activities, along with:
- Capacity for up to 200 people
- Short or long term hire
- Secure car parking
- Affordable pricing
Interested in hiring this venue? Get in touch today!
MANAGING THE VOLUNTEER ESTATE, RESERVE AND CADET BUILDINGS
JOB VACANCIES
Our staff are employed as Crown Servants, with flexible working arrangements offered. We also offer generous benefits and a supportive atmosphere. Our current vacancies include:
- Cadet Quartermaster (Hampshire & Isle of Wight Army Cadet Force) – Winchester, Hampshire
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If you’re thinking of joining our team, find out more About Us and what we’ve been working on in our Latest News
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