North West of England and the Isle of Man Reserves Forces’ and Cadets’ Association
The North West of England and the Isle of Man Reserves Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (NW RFCA) is the organisation that supports and promotes the Reserve Forces of all three Armed Services and the three Cadet organisations in the region.
Latest news
Queen's Gurkha Signals Attestation Parade 2022, NW RFCA Copyright
Queen’s Gurkha Signals Attestation Parade 2022
On 3 March 2022, 72 Gurkhas from Recruit Intake 2022 took part in their Queen’s Gurkha Signals Attestation Parade at Altcar Training Camp in Merseyside. Colonel of the Regiment, Major General JJ Cole OBE was the inspecting officer at the parade.
In accordance with regimental tradition, six newly commissioned Gurkha Warrant officers were also attested and officially commissioned. Also on the parade square were pipers and drummers, providing musical entertainment for those present.
The Princess Royal’s visit
On Monday 26 July The Princess Royal visited the NW RFCA, based at Altcar Training Camp in Hightown, to officially open the new headquarters and seal the time capsule.
HRH The Princess Royal at Alt House. Copyright: NW RFCA 2021
Read the full story: HRH The Princess Royal opens the new RFCA headquarters.
Champion Cadets
NW RFCA support more than 12,000 cadets and over 2500 Cadet Force Adult Volunteers within the North West and Isle of Man region. As champions of the cadet movement we promote the benefits of the cadet experience to young people lives and support recruitment of Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
Leo Robinson has been appointed First Sea Lord Cadet (FSLC) 2021. NW RFCA Crown Copyright 2021.
Read the story of Leo Robinson the first Sea Lord Cadet: Cadet awarded First Sea Lord Honour.
Promote the Reserve Forces
NW RFCA supports Reservists of all three Services based in the North West of England and the Isle of Man. Alongside the regional Chains of Command and through the Association Membership, NW RFCA engages with local communities in the region to increase understanding of Reserve service and strengthen links with local units.
Reservists deployed to assist with Covid support efforts. NW RFCA Crown Copyright 2021.
Read the full story at Tri-Service Reserve Force joins fight against COVID in Greater Manchester.
Engage with the local community and employers on behalf of defence
Our Regional Employer Engagement Directors for the North West of England and the Isle of Man, manage a network of employers who are supportive of the Armed Forces. Our enduring relationships with local communities continue to encourage support for reserves, cadets and the wider armed forces community
ERS Bronze Award recipients aboard the HMS Prince of Wales, Spring 2020. NW RFCA Crown Copyright.
To find out more about the Armed Forces Covenant and MOD Employer Recognition Scheme visit Defence Relationship Management.
Provide the best place to work and train
NW RFCA maintain over 400 Reserve and Cadet sites in the North West Region. Through their expertise and local knowledge, our Estates team ensure an attractive environment in which to recruit, train and ‘refresh the spirit of our volunteers’.
NW RFCA also carries out home adaptations for injured service personnel and veterans. The programme provides normality and independence to the individual by altering the home to suit the individual’s needs.
HMS Eaglet. NW RFCA Crown copyright 2021.
Contact Us
Switchboard Telephone: 0151 5415752
Email enquiries: nw-info@rfca.mod.uk
Postal enquiries to:
NW RFCA
Alt House
Altcar Training Camp
Hightown
Liverpool
L38 7JD
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Published 8 March 2021Last updated 21 March 2022 + show all updates
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Added new article 'HRH The Princess Royal opens the new RFCA headquarters'.
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