Volunteer Cadet Corps

We are a MOD sponsored youth organisation formed in 1901. Open to young persons between the ages of 9 & 16 who can join as a Royal Naval or Royal Marines Cadet.

[Volunteer Cadet Corps @VCCcadets]

Missed the #MountbattenFestivalofMusic at the Royal Albert Hall? 🎶

From the comfort of your living room, please join us for the virtual concert broadcast of the Mountbatten Festival of Music 2026.

6:30pm on Sunday 14 June

https://t.co/lhluwbc5nE

[Deputy Commander VCC @MajColpittsVCC]

Where do you read your Globe & Laurel magazine? 📖

At home, on the train, at sea, or over a wet - wherever you are, pick up a copy and see why @VCCcadets are featured on the front cover and in a double-page spread inside.

Be sure to snap a photo and share!

[Volunteer Cadet Corps @VCCcadets]

Cadets from HMS Sultan RNVCC were delighted to visit #RFAProteus at Portland Port recently.

A fantastic opportunity to explore one of the RFA’s newest specialist vessels and learn about the vital role the @RFAHeadquarters plays in supporting the @RoyalNavy.

[Deputy Commander VCC @MajColpittsVCC]

Join us at Cadet Fest ⚓️🇬🇧

As part of our 125th anniversary celebrations, the @VCCcadets will be taking over @PHDockyard for a day of activity, displays and celebration of cadets across the UK.

📍 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
📅 Saturday 13 June

Come along & get involved!

[Deputy Commander VCC @MajColpittsVCC]

Join us at Cadet Fest ⚓️🇬🇧

As part of our 125th anniversary celebrations, the @VCCcadets will be taking over @PHDockyard for a day of activity, displays and celebration of cadets across the UK.

📍 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
📅 Saturday 13 June

Come along & get involved!

[Volunteer Cadet Corps @VCCcadets]

At @VCCcadets, inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome cadets and volunteers from all backgrounds, creating a safe and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

#PrideMonth #Pride 🌈

[Volunteer Cadet Corps @VCCcadets]

#VolunteersWeek #CadetForces #YouthDevelopment

[Volunteer Cadet Corps @VCCcadets]

For Volunteers’ Week 2026, thank you to every volunteer across the @VCCcadets.

Whether instructing, supporting behind the scenes or helping cadets access new opportunities, your time and dedication make a lasting difference.

Thank you for inspiring our cadets every week.

[Volunteer Cadet Corps @VCCcadets]

This incredible challenge will help raise funds for the future museum, preserving and sharing the proud history, heritage and stories of the Royal Marines for generations to come.

If you’re able to support this fantastic cause, donations can be made via https://t.co/vc1YIo0XQj

[Volunteer Cadet Corps @VCCcadets]

🧗‍♂️ Taking fundraising to new heights!

Brigadier Ged Salzano MBE, Commander @RoyalNavy Cadet Forces, is set to abseil down the iconic Spinnaker Tower in support of the @RoyalMarines Experience Museum on Saturday 13 June!

[Deputy Commander VCC @MajColpittsVCC]

Exciting news for the Cadet Forces community! 👏

The first-ever National Cadets Week will launch in October 2026! A nationwide celebration recognising the incredible contribution of cadets, volunteers and adult instructors across the UK!

[Dan @GUNNERDAN94]

Looking back at photos from my early @VCCcadets days and reflecting on what the organisation has done for me and so many others over the past 125 years.

9 years as a cadet, 13 years volunteering, 22 years and counting 🫡⚓️

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Being a cadet can change your life 🇬🇧

From confidence and leadership to friendships and new challenges, cadets help young people thrive.

That’s why we’re launching the UK’s first-ever National Cadets Week in October 2026. #NCW2026

Find out more: https://t.co/pH0eE7pUIh

[Volunteer Cadet Corps @VCCcadets]

🇬🇧 Today, we remember the courage, sacrifice and resilience of all those who served during WWII.

81 years on from VE Day, we honour the generation who secured peace in Europe and continue to uphold their legacy of service and teamwork.

We will remember them.

#VEDay81

[Deputy Commander VCC @MajColpittsVCC]

1/ Today marks 15 years as an Adult Volunteer with the @VCCcadets - and almost 24 years since joining as a cadet in 2003. A journey of challenge, service and opportunity.

#VolunteerCadetCorps #MeetTheChallenge

[Volunteer Cadet Corps @VCCcadets]

Fair winds and following seas, Colonel. We will remember, honour your legacy, and forever Be Worthy.

[Volunteer Cadet Corps @VCCcadets]

Today, Colonel Paul Cautley CMG OBE DL was laid to rest.

In a fitting tribute to a remarkable man and steadfast champion of cadets, Portsmouth Division RMVCC, alongside cadets from Chatham RMSCC, joined together to provide a Guard of Honour in his memory.

[Volunteer Cadet Corps @VCCcadets]

Colonel Cautley’s dedication to young people, his advocacy for the Volunteer Cadet Corps, and the enduring legacy he leaves through initiatives such as the Cautley Cup will not be forgotten.

[Deputy Commander VCC @MajColpittsVCC]

Cadets recently completed their @DofE Assessed Expedition, putting their navigation, teamwork and resilience to the test in the field.

Another great example of cadets rising to the challenge and gaining invaluable experience through adventure training.

#DofE #VCC