The Army Cadet Force is a voluntary uniformed youth organisation, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. It has been successfully helping young people in their development for over 100 years. There are at present some 50,000 boys and girls aged between 12 - 18 years in the Army Cadet Force nationwide and approximately 800 members in Somerset.

The aim of the Army Cadet Force, as described in our Charter, is to inspire young people to achieve success in Life with a spirit of service to the Queen, their country and their local community, and to develop in them the qualities of a good citizen.

It is one of the country's leading youth organisations. It is run on military style guidelines, and a certain amount of discipline is to be expected. The ACF offers a full training syllabus designed to help young people to become good citizens and responsible members of the community. We offer various activities,(details of which can be found on our "What we do" page), along with friendship, discipline, leadership, development - and lots of fun!

There are many qualifications available from recognised bodies all of which can be included in your National record of acheivement, checkout the "Qualifications" page for more information

When cadets finally leave the Army Cadet Force, the qualifications earned whilst they have been having fun, will be recognised by their future employer. This is true whether Cadets enter "normal" employment, join one of the Armed Services, Emergancy Services, or any other Public Services. Time spent with the Army cadet Force is NEVER wasted time.

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