There are many national organisations in the United Kingdom and its overseas territories that have been established to provide services to people under the age of 18.
71-623: The Combined Cadet Force ( CCF ) is a youth organisation in the United Kingdom , sponsored by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), which operates in schools, sub divided into Royal Navy , Royal Marines , Army and Royal Air Force sections. Its aim is to "provide a disciplined organisation in a school so that pupils may develop powers of leadership by means of training to promote the qualities of responsibility, self reliance, resourcefulness, endurance and perseverance". One of its objectives
142-401: A "CCF" title on their rank slides, epaulettes, or other part of their uniform as appropriate in addition to any insignia of affiliated Army regiment or corps. Some contingents may also have the school or college name on rank slides. CCF (RAF) Officers wear 'RAF Air Cadets' on their rank sides, as although they are CCF, they are part of the wider Air Cadets family. Since the introduction of
213-658: A blue shirt, blue trousers, blue heavy wool jersey, beret, with CCF badge and black boots. Royal Marines sections wear the bronzed Royal Marines cap badge of other ranks with a red "tombstone" backing on a blue beret with MTP (Multi-Terrain Pattern) clothing, and either brown or black boots. They may also wear a version of No.1 Ceremonial Uniform with Cadet insignia for special occasions. Working uniform The Army Section dress regulations are set out in Army Dress Regulations, Part 8 (Cadets) . and Cadets wear
284-598: A further 38,000 young people waiting to enroll in the programs. These were led by 83,511 adults It is the largest Scout association in Europe, representing 35% of the membership of the European Scout Region . Woodcraft Folk is a UK-based educational movement for children and young people. Founded in 1925 it has been a registered charity since 1965 and a registered company limited by guarantee since 2012. The constitutional object of this youth organisation
355-556: A joint Cadet force. In 2012 payouts made to victims of sexual abuse across all Cadet Forces, including the CCF, totalled £1,475,844. In 2013 payouts totalled £64,782, and in 2014 payouts totalled £544,213. CCF Contingents are part of the CCF, but are also part of their own school and as such are semi-autonomous organisations, run by internal school or school-related staff, supported by armed forces personnel. Army sections may wear their own capbadge. Royal Navy and Royal Air Force sections wear
426-657: A military background. On 12 May 1859, the Secretary of State for War, Jonathan Peel , sent out a circular letter to the public schools and universities inviting them to form units of the Volunteer Corps . The first school cadet corps was established at Rossall School in February 1860, initially as an army contingent only. Felsted already had an armed drill contingent at the time of the War Office letter under
497-468: A military background. Cadets do participate with the regular army on some occasions, however. The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is a Ministry of Defence sponsored youth organisation in the United Kingdom . Founded in 1948, its aim is to " provide a disciplined organisation in a school so that pupils may develop powers of leadership by means of training to promote the qualities of responsibility, self reliance, resourcefulness, endurance and perseverance ". It
568-425: A number of Volunteer Police Cadet schemes for young people aged (in most cases) between 14 and 18. These groups are designed to provide a sense of what it is like to be a police officer, by getting cadets involved in various police related activities, such as crime prevention projects. Some forces allow cadets to go out on patrol with Police Officers in connection with non-confrontational policing duties, once they reach
639-567: A retired Senior Non-commissioned Officer (SNCO) or Warrant Officer . Although they are civilians, they retain their rank as a courtesy and are employed by the school to instruct and assist in the running of the Contingent. Whilst the majority of the SSIs are (former) SNCOs it is also possible for them to be a Cadet Forces commissioned officer. There is usually only one SSI per Contingent and they are also supported by other external staff, including
710-514: Is "to educate and empower young people to be able to participate actively in society, improving their lives and others' through active citizenship." The Boys' Brigade (BB) is an interdenominational Christian youth organisation, conceived by Sir William Alexander Smith to combine drill and fun activities with Christian values. Following its inception in Glasgow in 1883, the BB quickly spread across
781-642: Is "to encourage those who have an interest in the services to become Officers of the Regular or Reserve Forces", and a significant number of British military officers have had experience in the CCF. Before 1948, cadet forces in schools existed as the junior division of the Officers' Training Corps framework, but in 1948 Combined Cadet Force was formed covering cadets affiliated to all three services. As of 2019, there were 42,720 cadets and 3,370 Adult Volunteers. The MOD provides approximately £28M per year of funding to
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#1732801002268852-562: Is Brenda Layne, MBE , and the Corps Commandant is Yvonne McCarthy. The GVCAC receives no funding from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). All adult staff members are subject to security and Criminal Records (CRB) checks. Royal Marines Cadets are part of the Sea Cadets. They take part in all the same waterborne activities, as well as branching off into adventure training and military skills. The Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps
923-539: Is a MOD sponsored cadet organisation in the United Kingdom which is linked to the Royal Marines . The Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps is part of the tri-partite family of 'Royal Marines Cadets'. The Royal Naval Volunteer Cadet Corps is a MOD sponsored cadet organisation in the United Kingdom which is linked to the Royal Navy . The Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) is a UK national youth organisation which
994-566: Is a national Jewish youth organisation based in and primarily serving the United Kingdom . The UK 's oldest Jewish youth movement, it was founded in 1895 as the Jewish Lads' Brigade by Colonel Albert E. W. Goldsmid , a senior army officer, to provide an interest for children of the many poor immigrant families who were coming into England at that time. The first company was launched in London's East End but others soon appeared throughout
1065-676: Is a separate organisation from the Combined Cadet Force which provides similar training within principally independent schools. Although sponsored by the Ministry of Defence the ACF is not a branch of the British Armed Forces, and as such cadets are not subject to military 'call up'. Some cadets do, however, go on to enlist in the armed forces in later life, and many of the organisation's leaders have been cadets or have
1136-729: Is a term used by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD) to group together the Sea Cadets and Volunteer Cadet Corps , Army Cadet Force and Air Training Corps . Together with the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) they constitute the UK's MOD-sponsored cadet forces. The Volunteer Cadet Corps, which in 2017 became the fifth MOD sponsored cadet force, enjoy close ties with the Royal Marines elements of
1207-557: Is a youth section of St John Ambulance for members aged between 10 and 17 (inclusive). It was founded in 1922, in order to train young people in first aid , and other essential skills. It has grown to be one of the biggest youth organisations in the United Kingdom , with over 20,000 members. Members take part in a very wide variety of activities, including providing first aid at major and community events, attending camps, completing awards, participating in competitions, learning leadership and training skills and fundraising. There are
1278-596: Is identical to the uniform of the ATC and regulations for its wear can be found in ACP1358. Most RAF sections wear combat clothing, formerly the CS95 DPM standard, but many now wear Multi-terrain pattern uniform (MTP). Officers, Adult Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and cadets wear RAFAC Cadet formation flash. The MOD Sponsored Cadet Forces Statistics are published annually. Statistics are provided for
1349-491: Is normally the parade uniform for the CCF (RN) and consists of a white shirt, black tie, blue trousers, and blue heavy wool jersey, worn with plain black shoes; a brassard (armband) should be worn on the right arm, displaying qualification badges. Number 4 uniform is the standard working uniform of the Royal Navy, in one form or another it has been in existence for over 60 years. This uniform is fire-retardant and consists of
1420-425: Is not a pre-service organisation, although it acknowledges that one of its objectives is " to encourage those who have an interest in the services to become Officers of the Regular or Reserve Forces ", and a significant number of officers have indeed had experience in the CCF. Prior to 1948 cadet forces in schools existed as the junior division of the Officers' Training Corps framework, but in 1948 Combined Cadet Force
1491-533: Is sometimes worn, but a "CCF" pin must be worn. RAF cadets wear a version of the RAF No.2 dress . This consists of either light blue shirt and tie or a dark "working" blue shirt, blue-grey trousers or skirt/slacks, a blue-grey jumper: V-neck or round neck version, and an RAF blue beret with the RAF cap badge . They also wear a brassard to distinguish themselves as cadets. Except for the cap badge and brassard badge, this
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#17328010022681562-571: Is sponsored by the MOD senior service the Royal Navy and open to young people between the ages of 10 and 18 years old. The SCC is the UK's largest Naval Cadet Force with over 30,000 cadets and adult volunteers. Cadets follow similar rates and ranks, traditions, values and ethos as their parent service, the Royal Navy for the Sea cadets and for the Royal Marines Cadets the Royal Marines. Whilst
1633-419: Is supported by the Ministry of Defence ; a regular RAF officer served as Commandant Air Cadets at the rank of Air Commodore until 2012, when the post was changed (as part of the ongoing defence cuts) to a Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) position, also at Air Commodore rank. The cadets and the majority of staff are civilians . Although a number of ATC cadets go on to join the RAF or other services every year,
1704-461: Is to "actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society". The association achieves this through what it terms the Scout Method and through a youth programme for people aged between 6 and 25. Its 2013 census shows that 433,850 children and youths (aged 6 to 25) were participants in the association's programs, with
1775-870: The Army Foundation College , although the Royal Bermuda Regiment resurrected its Junior Leaders programme in 2012 when the Bermuda Cadet Corps was disbanded. The Air Training Corps (ATC) is a British cadet organisation; a voluntary youth group which is part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (formerly known as the Air Cadet Organisation or ACO) and is sponsored by the Royal Air Force (RAF) under No 22 Group . It
1846-540: The Church Girls' Brigade , founded in 1901. The two respective founders were Walter M Gee and Rev Thomas Milner. The two Brigades amalgamated in 1978 to form the Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade. The Church Lads' Brigade was one of the founding members of The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) , and the Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade remains a member by virtue of its work towards
1917-656: The L81 Cadet Target Rifle . Cadets in the Royal Navy section receive instruction in boat-work and other naval subjects (including flying with the Fleet Air Arm ). The Royal Navy also offers many CCF courses during the school holidays which are open to any members of any CCF. The Royal Marines section, although a part of the Navy, tend to train independently, covering battle drills, weapons handling and marksmanship, fieldcraft, camouflage and concealment and
1988-586: The No. 8 Combat Dress - Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) uniform ('combats') for most occasions. All cadets wear a rank slide with the word "CADET" in embroidered red capital letters at the top, any rank is then shown underneath in black. Cadets may be given permission to wear a stable belt of CCF, school, or affiliated unit pattern. Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) wear rank slides with "CCF" underneath. Tactical Recognition Flashes are not to be worn by CFAVs or cadets of
2059-581: The Royal Artillery becomes Bombardier.) Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs), who are the uniformed civilian staff that work in the school contingents, provide training to the cadets. Unlike the other cadet organisations (ATC/SCC/ACF), most adult volunteers are commissioned officers, the exception often being the School Staff Instructor (see below) and the newer position of Sergeant Instructor (SI). CCF officers are not members of
2130-585: The United Kingdom and became a worldwide organisation by the early 1890s. The Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade is a Church of England youth organisation with branches in the United Kingdom , Ireland , Bermuda , Kenya , South Africa , Newfoundland and St Helena . Its origins lie in the formation in 1891 of the Church Lads' Brigade with its sister organisation, the Church Nursing and Ambulance Brigade for Young Women and Girls , later
2201-534: The ATC had around 41,000 cadets aged between 13 and 20 years, in 1009 squadrons . Its cadets are supported by a network of around 10,000 volunteer staff and around 5,000 civilian committee members. The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is a British youth organisation that offers training and experience around a military training theme including adventurous training, at the same time as promoting achievement, discipline, and good citizenship, to boys and girls aged 12 to 18 years old. It
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2272-531: The ATC is no longer set up as a recruiting organisation. Activities include sport, hill walking, parade drill, rock climbing, rifle shooting, fieldcraft and other outdoor activities, as well as the study of subjects related to aviation, leading to a national vocational diploma ( BTEC in Aviation Studies and others including Teamwork and Leadership). Week-long trips to RAF stations in the UK and abroad, or camps offering adventure training or music, allow
2343-719: The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar . Montserrat Secondary School Cadet Corps , now including a Sea Cadet Detachment, operates in the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. Turks and Caicos Islands Cadet Corps, operates in the British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands . Virgin Islands Cadet Corps , operates in the British Overseas Territory of the British Virgin Islands . Many fire brigades in
2414-482: The CCF. There are approximately 500 contingents (the name for each school or college's CCF) in the UK. Although sponsored by the Ministry of Defence, the CCF is not part of the British Armed Forces or Reserve Forces; as such, cadets are not subject to military 'call up'. Some cadets do, however, go on to join the armed forces later in life, and many of the organisation's leaders have been cadets or have
2485-504: The Cadet Forces Commission was introduced and since then this type of commission has been held by all CCF officers. All CCF adult induction/basic/initial courses cover the basic skills needed for CFAVs who wish to serve in the CCF, such as drill and turnout, leadership and teamwork tasks, weapon training, navigation, etc. Supporting officers in the running of the Contingent is the School Staff Instructor (SSI) - usually
2556-649: The Cadet Forces Commission, ranks do not indicate membership of the British Armed Forces . Each of the CCF sections have different syllabi with a degree of overlap. All the sections learn drill and all cadets are trained to fire the L98A2 5.56 mm Cadet General Purpose rifle, a semi-automatic only version of the L85A2 used by the UK armed forces. There are also opportunities to fire the L144 A1 Cadet Small Bore Target Rifle (CSBTR) and
2627-423: The Combined Cadet Force, irrespective of any affiliation to a Corps or Regiment. Cadets and CFAVs do wear county and contingent flashes. Ceremonial uniform No. 2 Dress (also known as Future Army Dress (FAD)) is not issued to Cadets or CFAV but may be worn. Evening Dress Mess Dress is also worn, by CFAVs only and at personal expense only, it is not an issued item. Rank (depending on regimental custom)
2698-708: The Community Cadets (the Sea Cadet Corps and Volunteer Cadet Corps (VCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF) and Air Training Corps (ATC)) and the Combined Cadet Force. The Volunteer Cadet Corps (VCC) is included in these statistics for the first time, as its status changed to become the fifth MOD sponsored cadet force in 2017. The strength of CCF, both Cadets and CFAVs is published every year by the Office for National Statistics , usually in April. In November 2019
2769-451: The Girls' Guildry of Scotland (1900), and the Girls' Life Brigade of England (1902). The international headquarters are in Glasgow . Hindu Youth UK (HYUK) is a non-sectarian, non-political initiative that seeks to inspire, educate and inform youth across the UK and providing a platform to involve youngsters from all Hindu community organisations. The Jewish Lads' and Girls' Brigade (JLGB)
2840-692: The Government announced that it had achieved its target of 500 contingents under the Cadet Expansion Programme (CEP) All cadet ranks are standard non-commissioned ranks, prefixed by "Cadet". The highest rank depends on the size of the contingent, but are usually Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major , (Army and RM Sections) and Cadet Warrant Officer (RN and RAF Sections). Some contingents may have Junior (and sometimes Senior) Under Officers . Cadet Under Officers' rank badges are blue bands 12 mm wide across each shoulder slide, with
2911-527: The RN's Area Instructors, various Brigade Cadet Training Teams (CTTs) and RAF TEST SNCOs. Like the community cadet forces, some Contingents may have one or more Civilian Instructors (CI). These are adult volunteers who may instruct in either a specialist (first aid, signals, etc.) or more generalised role when the establishment level of officers does not include sufficient suitably qualified and experienced personnel to teach these subjects. Many are members of staff at
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2982-728: The SCC is not a pre-service organisation, a significant minority of former Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets do go on to join the Royal Navy, Royal Marines or other sections of the Armed Forces. Anguilla Cadet Corps operates in the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla . Cayman Islands Cadet Corps operates in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands . Gibraltar Cadet Force (to be renamed The Royal Gibraltar Regiment Army Cadet Force in 2024) and 2 Overseas (Gibraltar) Squadron, Air Training Corps (ATC) operate in
3053-538: The Scout Movement in the United Kingdom. The original training scheme set out by Robert Baden-Powell is still used. The original uniform is still worn today, including the broad brimmed hats, khaki shirts and shorts, making the wearer instantly recognisable as a Scout. Girlguiding is the operating name of The Guide Association, the national Guiding organisation of the United Kingdom . Guiding began in
3124-596: The Sea Cadet Corps and the Combined Cadet Force forming a tri-partite family of ' Royal Marines Cadets '. While these cadet forces are sponsored by the MOD and maintain strong ties, traditions and customs with the British Armed Forces , they are Volunteer Youth Organisations and have no liability for military service. The MOD describe the Cadet Forces as offering " challenging and enjoyable activities for young people, and prepare them to play an active part in
3195-547: The UK are Brownies. Girlguiding is a charitable organisation and adult leaders are not paid for their time. For this reason, and for its work aiming for the personal and social development of young people, Girlguiding is a member of The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) . The Kibbo Kift was a youth organisation in the UK between 1920 and 1951. The Kibbo Kift (archaic Kentish dialect for 'proof of great strength' ) has been described as 'the only genuine English national movement of modern times'. The Kibbo Kift
3266-538: The UK in 1910 as an organisation especially for girls run along similar lines to Scouting for Boys . The Guide Association was a founder member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in 1928. In 2012, the Association had more than 538,000 members and continues to be the largest girl only youth organisation in the UK. At present about one in four of all eight-year-old girls in
3337-1033: The United Kingdom In the British Army, Junior Leaders were subunits within corps or regiments (such as the Junior Leader Regiment of the Royal Artillery, the Junior Parachute Company, or the Junior Leaders Company of the Royal Bermuda Regiment ) that enrolled junior soldiers to provide them with military training with an emphasis on leadership. Although junior soldiers were not liable for active service, they would go on to, or be encouraged to go on to, adult service on coming of age. Today, junior soldiers are recruited into
3408-407: The United Kingdom offer a cadet service to young people. The main aim of the cadet service is to provide a disciplined environment for young people aged 13 to 18, from all sectors of society, to learn basic fire service skills and core values. This in turn leads many young people to continue their involvement with the brigade by joining either retained or full time service. St John Ambulance Cadets
3479-527: The addition of the letters CCF underneath. Cadets are promoted on their level of experience and their level of commitment to the cadet force. Also cadets are promoted on excellent or merit. Senior cadet's duty is to help the running of parades etc and to help their Contingent Commander or another officer of their contingent. The Naval Cadet that is in command of the naval section is also addressed as Coxswain . Army cadets ranks share associated regiment's equivalent rank title (e.g. Corporal in
3550-413: The age of 14. Each scheme is sponsored by a statutory police service, although it has a separate identity, and in that sense is more distant from regular policing than the work of the former full-time Police Cadets. In most forces there are no formal entry requirements to become a cadet. The Baden-Powell Scouts' Association was formed in the United Kingdom in 1970 when it was felt that The Scout Association
3621-814: The appropriate RN/RAF other rank and officer capbadges. The CCF is separate from the Community Cadet Forces namely the Sea Cadet Corps , the Army Cadet Force and the Air Training Corps , and the Volunteer Cadet Corps . Pupils normally join at the age of 12 or 13 (Year 8), or later at the discretion of the Head, with both sexes able to take part. They may be issued with combat uniform if required and some schools have No 1 uniform for senior cadets. Number 3 uniform
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#17328010022683692-433: The armed forces and are usually teachers or other school staff. As such they are not subject to military law, but are subject to CCF Regulations they are subordinate to officers in the Armed Forces whether Regular or Reserve. Until 2017 CCF (Army) and CCF (RAF) officers were in special categories of the reserves of their service whereas CCF (RN) Officers were 'appointed' and did not hold commissions. However, on 1 December 2017,
3763-405: The army section is almost invariably the largest. The CCF movement used to be dominated by the independent sector with 200 contingents being based in independent schools with only around 60 in state schools. Since the Cadet Expansion Programme was launched the number of contingents has reached 500, beating the target set by the government. There are now more contingents in the state sector than in
3834-664: The benefit of one another and British society as a whole." The Young Muslims UK is an affiliate body of the Muslim Council of Britain . The Camping and Caravan Club, founded in 1901, offer a youth club encouraging young people to take part in camping and outdoors activities. Pony Club was formed in Great Britain in 1929 when the Institute of the Horse formed a youth branch of their organisation, "The Pony Club." It
3905-463: The city and the provinces. The movement later spread as far as South Africa and Canada . The Pathfinder Club, or simply Pathfinders, is a department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA), which works specifically with the cultural, social and religious education of children and adolescents located in the age group between 10 and 15 years. Similar in many respects to Scouting , this differs by religious emphasis on their activities. Part of
3976-441: The command of Sgt. Major Rogers RM; its claim on these grounds to be the oldest school corps was upheld by Field Marshal Earl Roberts in a letter to the Headmaster of 1904. In February 1861 the Oxford City Rifle Cadet Corps was founded, with five companies, the first of which was composed of pupils of the Linden House School, a private school in Headington , and the second composed of pupils from Magdalen College School . In 1908,
4047-419: The history of the Royal Marines. The Army section follows the Army Proficiency Certificate (APC) subjects such as drill and turnout, skill at arms, shooting, map and compass, fieldcraft and first aid. As CCF (RAF) sections form part of the larger Royal Air Force Air Cadets , they are eligible to undertake the same syllabus and training opportunities as the Air Training Corps : Youth organisations in
4118-435: The independent sector. The expansion was funded by £50m from the fines arising from the LIBOR scandal . It was reported in 2008 that some independent school CCF detachments would be opened to pupils of local state schools One case of a fee-charging school allowing state school pupils to join the cadet force was Aldenham School in Watford , Hertfordshire linking its Cadet Force with the nearby state school Queen's to form
4189-465: The official program of the Adventist Church since 1950. Globally the Pathfinder Club is part of the church's youth ministry, which is the Australian director Gilbert Cangy. The Young Muslims UK was established in 1984 and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2009. It became the youth wing of the Islamic Society of Britain (ISB) in 1990 with an aim to "provide a vehicle for committed young British Muslims to combine their knowledge, skills and efforts for
4260-408: The opportunity for cadets to gain a taste of military life and often to gain some flying experience in RAF gliders. A teenager can join at the age of 12 or school year 8 as a junior cadet and earn positions of increasing responsibility in a military rank structure, as well as having increasing skill and competence recognised in a classification scheme. Service as a cadet ends at the age of 20. In 2012,
4331-404: The personal and social development of young people. The Girls' Brigade is an international and interdenominational Christian youth organisation . It was founded in 1893 in Dublin , Ireland . The modern organisation was formed as the result of the amalgamation of three like-minded and similarly structured organisations in 1964. These organisations were the Girls' Brigade of Ireland (1893),
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#17328010022684402-423: The purpose, principles and method conceived by Robert Baden-Powell. As an independent Scout Association, they are members of the World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS). The British Boy Scouts and British Girl Scouts Association (BBS & BGS Association; also known as The Brotherhood of British Scouts) is an early Scouting organisation, having begun as the Battersea Boy Scouts in 1908. The organisation
4473-402: The school. The strength of CCF CFAVs is published every year by the Office for National Statistics , usually in April. At 1 April 2020 it was: CCF (RN) ranks are almost the same as for RN (and RNR ) officers (with the post-nominals '(CCF) RNR' used only in writing, not on insignia) but their rank braid is 'wavy' as used in the past by the RNVR . CCF (Army) officers are required to wear
4544-465: The units were re-titled the Officer Training Corps (OTC). The CCF was created in 1948 by the amalgamation of the Junior Training Corps (formerly the Junior Division of the Officers Training Corps ) and the school contingents of the Sea Cadet Corps and Air Training Corps . CCFs are still occasionally referred to as "The Corps". A school contingent may have any combination of Royal Navy , Army , Royal Air Force and sometimes Royal Marines sections,
4615-441: Was "truly led by young people".The Navigators UK is a Christian Faith organisation. The Pathfinder Scouts Association (PSA) is an independent Traditional Scouting Association in the United Kingdom. Following the origin of Scouting in 1907, The Scout Association was formed in 1910 and incorporated in 1912 by a royal charter under its previous name of The Boy Scouts Association. The current stated purpose of The Scout Association
4686-473: Was abandoning the traditions and intentions set out by Baden-Powell in 1908. The Baden-Powell Scouts retain the belief that the essence of the movement should be based on outdoor activities related to the skills of explorers, backwoodsmen and frontiersmen. It is a voluntary, non-formal educational charity movement for young people. It is independent, non-political, non-military, and open to all without distinction of origin, race, creed or gender, in accordance with
4757-461: Was changed to the Green Shirt Movement for Social Credit , and later to the Social Credit Party of Great Britain . The organisation was wound up in 1951. Navigators UK is a branch of Navigators USA, an American non-aligned Scouting organisation that was founded in 2003 in New York City. Navigators UK was founded in 2013 by Scout Leaders from the UK Scout Association who felt there had to be a "more community and family focused version of Scouting" that
4828-415: Was formed covering cadets affiliated to all three services. The Girls Venture Corps Air Cadets ( GVCAC ) is a voluntary uniformed youth organisation for girls aged between 11 and 20, It is also a registered charity, and by virtue of its work towards the personal and social development of young people, it is a member of The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) . The current Corps Director
4899-459: Was formed to encourage children to start riding, while providing them with opportunities in the field that they would not be able to reach on their own. The group grew rapidly, with 300 members in 1930, to over 10,000 in 1935. When the Institute of the Horse joined with National Horse Association of Great Britain to form The British Horse Society, Pony Club was incorporated into the new group. Community Cadet Forces The Community Cadet Forces
4970-403: Was renamed as the British Boy Scouts and launched as a national organisation on 24 May 1909. In association with other scout organisations, the BBS formed the National Peace Scouts in 1910. The BBS instigated the first international Scouting organisation, the Order of World Scouts in 1911. The European Scout Federation (British Association) is a Traditional Scouting organisation. It is a part of
5041-456: Was to be not merely a youth organisation but was to involve all ages and, very daring for the times, it was open to both sexes. The ideas of world peace and the regeneration of urban man through the open-air life replaced the nationalism and militarism Hargrave had detested in the post- World War I Scouts. By 1932 the Anglo-Saxon costumes, camping, hiking and woodcraft had been replaced by military uniform, marching and propagandising. The name
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