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Leviathan 2025

On September 1st the third annual Exercise Leviathan, once again supported by The Ulysses Trust, set sail from Portsmouth Harbour. Forty young army cadets from JFS CCF, St Benedict’s CCF, City of London and NE Sector ACF and 9 Company ACF spilt into four crews aboard four 72ft Challenger class yachts began their voyage with no

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Juliana MTB 2025

On the 8th of September 2025, eleven Officer Cadets from Northumbrian, Yorkshire, and Oxford University Air Squadrons embarked on a major adventurous training expedition to Slovenia. Supported by two members of staff and a designated driver their task was to complete a 227.9km cycle, tackling 4925m of ascent over 5 days across the Juliana Alps.

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Solent Ubique 25 2025

Between 17–19 October 2025, six members of 100RA took to the water for Exercise SOLENT UBIQUE – a three-day sailing expedition on board Bombardier III, the Royal Artillery Yacht Club’s 34-foot yacht. Supported by The Ulysses Trust, regimental, and public funds, the exercise aimed to develop teamwork, leadership, and seamanship through practical adventurous training on

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Winter 2025 Newsletter

Our Winter 2025 newsletter is out now. INTRODUCTION Welcome to our Winter 2025 e‑newsletter! In this special edition, we’re delighted to announce that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has become our new Royal Patron—bringing his long‑standing dedication to youth, cadet forces, and the DofE Award. We held our annual Odyssey Circle celebration at Google

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Tall Ships 25

Firstly, on behalf of Gosport Sea Cadets, I would like to extend my thanks for the opportunity to attend this sailing weekend. It allowed 9 young people to bond and form friendships that probably would not have happened if this trip had not taken place. This trip also provided some of our cadets to have

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1165 (Oswestry) Squadron Adventure Training Multi Activity Weekend 2025

On the 26th September 2025, 20 cadets made up from 1165 (Oswestry), 24 (Market Drayton), 28 (Shawbury) and 1119 (Shrewsbury) squadron and 4 staff made the trip from Shropshire to the Arete centre in North Wales. For some of these cadets it was their first overnight weekend activity undertaken with the air cadets so there

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Trad Venture 2025

Organising Body: RAF Mountaineering Association (RAFMA)Location: Bohuslän, Sweden – renowned for its granite crack climbingDates: 1st – 11th September 2025Participants: 12 RAFMA members, regular and reservist, including instructors and climbers of varying experience levels Objectives: Ex Trad Venture 25 was designed to develop the trad climbing skills of RAFMA members and help them understand the

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RGS Explore Bursaries Inspire the Next Generation of Cadet Adventurers

The Ulysses Trust is proud to have supported 13 young people to attend the Royal Geographical Society’s Explore weekend—one of the UK’s leading gatherings for expedition planning, field research, and adventurous training. The aim of the bursaries was to inspire and enable future leaders to develop exciting and challenging expeditions for the years ahead. Those

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New Report Shows Cadet Units Transform School Communities

A new report from 42 schools with cadet units shows clear, consistent, and overwhelmingly positive impact on pupils’ education, personal development, and wellbeing. Schools reported improved attendance, behaviour, confidence, resilience, and emotional health among cadets, with particularly striking benefits for disadvantaged, SEND, or previously disengaged pupils. Staff wellbeing also improved through volunteering as Cadet Force

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Forces Support Donates £60,000 to The Ulysses Trust to Empower Young People Through Adventure

The Ulysses Trust is delighted to announce a generous donation of £60,000 from Forces Support, a UK charity dedicated to supporting the families of fallen service personnel. This significant contribution will directly enable cadet units across the UK to deliver challenging and life-changing expeditions for young people in the Army Cadets, Royal Navy Cadets and

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Merrilyn Easter Sailing Voyage 2025

Warsash Sea Cadets undertook an offshore sail training voyage with Rona Sailing Project, between 7-13th April 2025, involving 8 cadets and 2 volunteers. The voyage took place on Sailing Yacht Merrilyn, a 65-foot schooner. The cadets onboard had varying sailing experience, some new to yachts through to very experienced dinghy/yacht sailors. The voyage provided the

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Highland Express 2025

Ex HIGHLAND EXPRESS 25 was a ULOTC Offshore Sailing expedition delivered over nine days using JSASTC yachts based in Oban. Over the duration of the expedition, OCdts completed their RYA Competent Crew qualification, in a challenging environment, enjoying the unique geography that Scotland provides. This pushed them out of their comfort zone and testing their

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Thalatta 2025

On 15 September 2025, ten Sea Cadets aged 11 to 15, accompanied by two adult volunteers, embarked on an educational voyage aboard the Thames Barge “Thalatta,” departing from Ipswich. Upon arrival, comprehensive safety briefings were provided, including detailed instructions on the correct use of lifejackets, and all procedures were carried out efficiently despite some initial

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His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh becomes Royal Patron of The Ulysses Trust

The Ulysses Trust is honoured to announce that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has become Royal Patron of The Ulysses Trust charity. The Ulysses Trust fosters confidence, resilience, and self-awareness by providing funding and expert guidance for challenging and adventurous expeditions undertaken by members of the UK’s Volunteer Reserve and Cadet Forces. These

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The Ulysses Trust Outstanding Service Award – Recognising exceptional Cadet Force Adult Volunteers

The Ulysses Trust Outstanding Service Award celebrates Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) who have made an exceptional contribution to the development of cadets through challenge and adventure. This new award recognises volunteers who plan and deliver cadet expeditions supported by The Ulysses Trust, highlighting both the benefits to the young people who take part and

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Summer 2025 Newsletter

Our Summer 2025 newsletter is out now. IntroductionOur new look e-newsletter aims to keep you informed about some of the recent expeditions we have supported, our latest news and a video presentation for grant applicants. We’re trying a new electronic format for this edition of the newsletter. It saves money on printing and posting, its

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Dragon Falling 2025

12 British Army reservists have returned from an exhilarating adventure training parachuting expedition in Cyprus, supported by the Ulysses trust. The aim was ambitious yet attainable, to qualify all novice participants on the UK Accelerated Freefall (AFF) course, taking them from ground school to freefall competency, and to provide continuation training for the more experienced.

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Golden Lion 25 2025

Ex GOLDEN LION is the Adjutant General’s Corps led, summer multi activity Adventurous Training expedition which included Mountain Biking, Summer Mountaineering and Rock Climbing/Klettersteig. The exercise consisted of 60 participants and 15 staff, taking place in and around Neustift im Stubaital, Austria. This year’s exercise took place over the period 04 – 13 Sep 25. 

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Mountain Storm 2025

Leadership on the High Ground: Cadets Conquer Canada’s Rockies MOUNTAIN STORM 25 was the culmination of a year-long programme of selection, preparation, and training by the cadets and well over a year of planning by the staff of this exhilarating expedition. This ambitious expedition involved the deployment of a team of cadets and staff from

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Ypres Dive 25 2025

A Maltese Adventure Beneath the Waves Introduction This September, members of 75 Engineer Regiment traded their army boots for fins on a two-week scuba diving expedition in Malta. From wrecks and reefs to tunnels and swim throughs, the team pushed their limits underwater while achieving new BSAC qualifications and strengthening bonds above the surface. The

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Wagoners Adventure 2 2025

Exercise WAGONERS ADVENTURE 2 was a 150 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps Level 3 Mountain Biking (MTB) Adventure Training expedition in the vicinity of Morzine, France. Thirteen service personnel from across the Regiment deployed on a 10-day package for novice riders, to challenge individual goals. Implementing and adopting the Army Leadership and Resilience Training (ALeRT) system

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Cadet Slim Pickings 2025

Between 23rd August and 2nd September, eight members of the Birmingham University Officers Training Corps, accompanied by their instructor, participated in a mountaineering expedition in Corsica, France. They navigated through the northern section of the GR20 route, regarded as being one of the toughest treks in Europe, with rocky ridges, wild scenery and high altitudes.

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Badlands ’25 2025

British Army Team Conquers Europe’s Wildest Gravel Challenge in Spain Four British Army personnel have successfully completed one of Europe’s most gruelling cycling challenges, conquering the legendary Badlands gravel race through the harsh landscapes of southern Spain. The expedition, supported by a media team from British Army Extra, saw two male and two female soldiers

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Cadet Glacial EMU25 2025

Ex CADET GLACIAL EMU was an East Midlands UOTC Adventurous Training expedition held in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland from 29th June to 12th July 2025. The exercise involved 12 participants—4 instructors and 8 Officer Cadets—and aimed to introduce the Officer Cadets to Adventurous Training while completing the Alpine Mountain Foundation (AMF) course. The

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Wyvern Uhuru Strike 25

Summiting the roof of Africa  – Two Reflections. THE FIRST VIEW Fourteen adventurers recently completed what many described as the most transformative experience of their lives, successfully reaching the 19,341-foot summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the challenging seven-day Lemosho Route. Led by two mountain leaders and supported by six experienced local guides, the entire group

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Wyvern Grande 2025

Introduction 2024 saw our unit (6 RIFLES Army Reserve), conduct its first large scale Adventure Training (AT) Exped to the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, this was kindly supported by the excellent work of the Ulysses trust. The idea was always to do more and keep progressing in order to provide the best opportunity for

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Dragon Morzine 25 2025

15 Officer Cadets from WUOTC recently visited Morzine in the French alps on a week-long mountain biking adventurous training package. Officer Cadets benefited from this trip by developing leadership skills, being pushed outside their comfort zone to develop resilience, improving their mountain biking ability and most importantly having fun on the trip. The group had a

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LUAS Adventurous Training (France Bike packing) – Summer 2025

Between 9th June 2025 and 20th June 2025 6 students and 1 instructor from Liverpool University Air Squadron completed the Traversee Du Massif Vosgien bikepacking route through the Alsace region in France. They were accompanied by a support team of 2 students. They took on challenging but beautiful terrain. The route was 400km long with

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Cadet Paddle EMU 2025

This summer, 11 Officer Cadets from East Midlands UOTC took to the Ardeche River for a week of canoeing. Ex Cadet Paddle EMU provided a fun and exciting opportunity to develop teamwork and problem-solving skills, delivering the O2F canoe qualification. This successful expedition was made possible by the generous support of The Ulysses Trust. The

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Rose Steel 2025

This August, soldiers from 156 Regiment RLC swapped their civilian jobs and Army Reserve drill nights for the mountain air of Morzine, France. Exercise ROSE STEEL ‘25 saw 14 troops take on a six-day Adventurous Training (AT) package, packed with mountain biking, klettersteig (via ferrata), and hill walking. The aim? To get out of comfort

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Eagle Speedstar 2025

Eight British Army reservists have returned from a high-adrenaline adventure training expedition in the United States, having earned internationally recognised skydiving qualifications and pushed their physical and mental limits in the skies above Southern California. Exercise EAGLES SPEEDSTAR, held from 19 June to 8 July 2025, saw personnel from 299 Parachute Squadron, 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment & Royal

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Tiree Tiger 2025

In 2024, the first Expedition Tiree Tiger was undertaken. It was planned as an expedition with a difference. An expedition not only to explore and experience a remote island in the Inner Hebrides but also an opportunity to make a positive impact on its environment and community. However, it turned into something much bigger –

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Cadet Slim Birds 2025

Between the 20th and 27th July 2025, 16 personnel, including 2 instructors, 2 SMF Continuation candidates and 12 students working towards their SMF qualification, took part in Exercise Slim Birds, a summer mountaineering expedition through Iceland’s renowned Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trails. With over 75 km of hiking and significant elevation gain, the exercise pushed individuals

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RGS Explore Bursaries for University Officer Cadets and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers + Discount Code

The Ulysses Trust is pleased to offer a limited number of bursaries to Officer Cadets, Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers who are aged 18-25 to attend the Royal Geographical Society’s (RGS) Explore event 31 October- 2 November 2025 at the Royal Geographical Society, London. We also have a special discount code for cadets who

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Iron Road 2025

Earlier this summer, seven officer cadets from the Manchester and Salford Universities Air Squadron took part in Exercise IRON ROAD – a week-long mountaineering expedition based in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. With support from The Ulysses Trust, the team tackled some of the Dolomites’ most dramatic Via Ferrata routes, building resilience, leadership, and technical climbing skills

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Cockney Venturer Novice 12 (2025)

In late May 2025, forty-seven cadets from the Greater London South East Army Cadet Force embarked on a transformative expedition to North Wales, based out of the rugged and remote Capel Curig Training Camp. The week-long multi-activity adventure was made possible thanks to generous support from the Ulysses Trust, whose funding helped open the outdoors

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Itchy Foot 25

Exercise ITCHYFOOT is the pinnacle adventurous training activity that Essex ACF runs annually for cadets in the Peak District. It is celebrating its 30th year and from humble beginnings has become the ultimate AT event in the Essex calendar. We are extremely grateful to have received a grant from the Ulysses Trust to assist with

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The Ulysses Trust Receives £10,000 Donation from Cambridge Management Consulting to Support Cadets

The Ulysses Trust is delighted to announce the generous donation of £10,000 from Cambridge Management Consulting, an international consulting firm. This contribution will directly support cadet units across the UK to deliver adventurous and challenging expeditions to army, air and sea cadets. The donation was marked by a formal cheque presentation at Cambridge MC’s London

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Malta Splash 2025

Staffordshire and West Midlands Army Cadet Force (North Sector) conducted an overseas sub aqua diving expedition, Malta Splash, in May 2025 with 8 Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) and 14 cadets (15-17yrs). The expedition primarily took place in the St Paul’s Bay area of Malta with travel to different venues to complete the diving. Aim:

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Outward Bound 2025

7th-11th April 2025 | RAF Air Cadets Visit Ogwen Cottage, Gwenned, Wales 24 Cadets from 1105 (City of Winchester) and 1244 (Swindon) RAF Air Cadets reach new heights on adventure training course 1105 (City of Winchester) RAF Air Cadets As a Squadron we have been lucky enough to attend Outward Bound courses for several years,

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Offshore Voyage on Bermudan Ketch ‘Farimir’ with The Cirdan Trust 2025

AN EAST COAST ADVENTURE WITH WALTON SEA CADETS April 7th-11th 2025 A group of Walton Sea Cadets experienced a voyage onboard the Bermudan Ketch ‘The Faramir’ this April. Eleven young male and female cadets, aged between 12 and 15, took part along with two Adult Volunteers from Walton Sea Cadet Unit. These cadets had little

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Kent Dragon 2025

On 07 April 2025, seven Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) and twenty-eight cadets from Kent Army Cadet Force (ACF) embarked on an unforgettable expedition to the stunning landscape of North Wales. Their destination: Capel Curig Adventure Training Camp, located just outside the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed. For six days, the group immersed themselves in a

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Snowdagger 2025

Ex SNOWDAGGER was a weeklong Exercise in March 2025 to Rjuken, Norway, for Support Force personnel experiencing all things cold weather. From Nordic and Alpine Skiing to marine style winter survival, mountaineering and ice climbing. The team also took time to experience the military history of the area, learning about the “Heroes of Telemark and

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Coach Development 2025

In a bid to enhance the capabilities of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets Adventure Training Support team, Exercise Coach Development 2025 was launched. This expedition aimed to support a team member in completing a series of assessments by a Paddles Up Training National Trainer, enabling them to deliver the British Canoeing Awarding Body Coach

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