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 […]
This expedition comprised the pinnacle of the snow sport social mobility charity Snowcamp’s three tier pathway, the Excel programme. Cadet Alhagie had completed the two day First Tracks course at the Tamworth Snow Dome during the summer holiday in 2024 where he had his first introduction to snowboarding. He then went on to complete the
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The Ulysses Trust is proud to announce the publication of our Impact Report Ed 33. Since 1992, we have supported over 44,000 cadets and reservists to undertake more than 3,100 expeditions. The Impact Report contains a detailed summary of our work and how this compares to previous years. In terms of results and in comparison
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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
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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Intro: During the first week of the Easter school holiday 2025, 14 cadets from the Churcher’s College CCF along with three CFAVs undertook three days of Adventurous Training in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales. The cadets, all in year 10, were a combined group of Navy, Army and Air Cadets from Churcher’s College and their
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On Wednesday 7 May 2025 we hosted a special event at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) to meet our special guests and Ulysses Trust ambassadors, Dr Amelia Wendy Searle and Louis Rudd MBE. Our guests were greeted by Sea Cadets from London Area Sea Cadets Adventure Training-LASCAT who escorted the guests into the venue. Following
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Our expeditions do more than build resilience—they inspire action for our planet. By embracing eco-friendly travel, zero-waste practices, and hands-on conservation, cadets and reservists gain firsthand insight into climate change and environmental protection. These adventures foster leadership, deepen appreciation for nature, and spark lasting commitment to preserving our world’s precious resources. The evidence from our
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A new report has revealed what many in the world of adventurous training already know—experiences like those offered through cadet forces can be life-changing for young people. According to The Impact and Value of School-based Cadet Forces in the UK, published by the Ministry of Defence in partnership with the University of Northampton, joining a
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This expedition involved chartering a Challenger round the world racing yacht through the Tall Ships Youth Trust for a five-day voyage in and out of Portsmouth. Ten cadets, a cadet force adult volunteer and female chaperone from Tile Cross Academy took part. Tile Cross Academy, in Birmingham, is the fifth most disadvantaged secondary school in
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Ex COCKNEY SAILOR XLIV, XL and XLVI were three University of London Officer Training Corps (ULOTC) offshore sailing expeds run in the Solent across consecutive weekends. Each weekend involved 2 yachts with ULOTC officer cadets (OCdts) onboard sailing from Gosport into and around the Solent.One of the yachts was used to run an RYA Competent
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Introduction: The Royal County of Berkshire Army Cadet Force conducted its biennial Norway Winter Exercise/Exchange with HV02 District Oslo and Akershus at Haslemoen Training Camp (Innlandet, Norway) over 14th to 23rd Feb 2025 with 10 Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) and 29 Cadets (15 – 17yrs). Aim: The primary aim for running the exchange is
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Exercise COCKNEY GLIDE was an Army paragliding expedition to Andalucia, Spain, undertaken in early March 25. The expedition was based in Algodonales, a historic hill town, perched on the edge of the Sierra Grazalema national park. Six hundred metres above the town towers the Sierra Lijar – a superb paragliding mountain that enables flying in
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Ex CADET HIGHLAND EMU 25 was a Winter Mountaineering exercise conducted from Kinlochleven Training Centre in the Scottish Highlands at the beginning of January 2025. The exercise delivered the five-day Winter Mountaineering Foundation (WMF) course to 14 Officer Cadets and offered continuation training for the six participating instructors. The exercise was initially aimed at East
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Online Talk – Monday 12th May 2025 In celebration of World Mental Health Week, Speakers for Schools in partnership with The Ulysses Trust hosted an inspiring talk with Sally Orange MBE—former British Army Major, multi-record-breaking adventure athlete, and passionate mental health advocate. From running marathons on every continent to cycling the length of Britain dressed
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Ex Dragons Winter included two groups and a total of 14 service personnel from 135 Geo Sqn RE, 3MI Bn, 144 Para Med Sqn, East Midlands UOTC. One group was looking to pass Ski Foundation 3, involving mostly ski touring and contributing toward eligibility for a Ski Leader 1 application, or a ‘Quality Mountain Days
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Thursday 20th February 2025 to Sunday 23rd February 2025 marked the inaugural 1159 (Edmonton) Squadron Adventure Training Camp in the Peak District. The event involved 18 air cadets and 6 staff from Edmonton and the surrounding Squadrons partaking in a wide range of activities including hill walking, outdoor & indoor climbing, and mountain biking. As
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Exercise Diary – OCdt BALGARNIEMonday: The first day of our exped was all about admin. Various members of the crew arrived in Gosport throughout the day. Despite this, OCdt Smeaton, our skipper, was busy taking over the vessel and organising various repairs to well-weathered equipment. Meanwhile, the crew were unpacking, bonding and preparing a delicious
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