We are the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

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We are the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

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We are the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

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We are the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

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Latest Bulletin

GOLD AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to the nine organisations in the Highland RFCA area who had their commitment to the Armed Forces recognised at the 2024 Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards.

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WE URGENTLY NEED ADULT VOLUNTEERS – CAN YOU HELP?

With no military experience needed, all training provided, and the chance to earn from £1,000 or more a year, find out why most of our volunteers find the cadets one of the most rewarding things they’ve ever done.

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    We are the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

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    The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for the Highlands is the organisation which facilitates, supports and promotes the Volunteer Reserve Forces of all three Armed Services and the three Cadet organisations in the region. It is one of thirteen RFCAs covering the UK.

    We are responsible for the wellbeing of the region’s Reserve Forces and Cadets, promoting the interests of the Armed Forces and building relationships with the local community and employers.

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    Reserves

    There are around 32,000 Volunteer Reservists in the UK. Coming from all backgrounds, regions and jobs, these are ordinary men and women who give up their time to train and serve alongside the Regular Forces.


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    Cadets

    The UK Service Cadet movement is one of the oldest and most successful voluntary youth organisations in the world. Sea Cadets (as the Naval Lads’ Brigade) began life in 1856, followed by the Army Cadet Force (as the Volunteers) in 1860. They were joined by the RAF Air Cadets (as the Air Training Corps) in 1941.


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    Latest News

    Employers enjoy HMS Scotia visit
    March 14, 2025
    Highland RFCA Regional Employer Engagement Director Ray Watt took representatives from seven employer organisations to HMS Scotia in Rosyth. The Forces-friendly employers had the opportunity to see first-hand the valuable work of Royal Naval Reservists. The event took place on 6 February as part of the Deputy Commander of the Maritime Reserves Scotland’s visit to the unit. The employer engagement
    Quadruple signing at RAF Lossiemouth
    March 11, 2025
    Moray Business Women, Outfit Moray, The Gordon Lennox Estate Company Ltd, and The Walled Garden Trading Company Limited all signed the Armed Forces Covenant and received their Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Awards at RAF Lossiemouth.  Highland RFCA’s Regional Employer Engagement Director Ray Watt visited RAF Lossiemouth with representatives from local employers for the employer engagement event on 20
    Meet Eclipse (IP) employees
    March 7, 2025
    We caught up with three employees from Eclipse (IP) Ltd: Service Lead Leila Ahidar, Human Resources (HR) Manager Ali Alexander, and Service Sales Executive Sonia Macleod (pictured above, from left). Eclipse (IP) is an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and 2024 Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award recipient in the Highland RFCA area. Eclipse first signed the Armed Forces Covenant
    Meet Trident IES employees
    March 7, 2025
    We caught up with two employees from Trident IES: Human Resources (HR) Business Partner Donna-Marie Cunningham and Finance Director Julie McFarlane. Trident IES is an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award holder in the Highland RFCA area. Trident first signed the Armed Forces Covenant in March 2021 and achieved the ERS Gold Award in
    Reservist’s ‘rewarding’ deployment to Pacific
    March 7, 2025
    A Royal Navy Reservist from HMS Scotia has returned from an “incredibly rewarding and fulfilling” deployment with HMS Spey – his first on front-line duties. Able Rate (AB) Steven Brown was mobilised for 12 months as a seamanship specialist, joining HMS Spey as she undertook her long-term mission in the Indo-Pacific region. Alongside her sister ship, HMS Tamar, the River-Class
    Meet NHS Orkney Chief Executive
    March 6, 2025
    We caught up with Laura Skaife-Knight, NHS Orkney’s Chief Executive. NHS Orkney is an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award holder in the Highland RFCA area. NHS Orkney first signed the Armed Forces Covenant in July 2016 and achieved the ERS Gold Award in 2018, after which it was revalidated in 2023. ERS Gold
    Meet an employee from The UKSI
    March 5, 2025
    We caught up with Carolyne French, the Elite Desk Lead at The UKSI Limited. The UKSI is an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and 2024 Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award recipient in the Highland RFCA area. UKSI first signed the Armed Forces Covenant in February 2022. The fire protection and security solutions provider is a member of HRFCA’s Highland
    Meet employer Alison Henderson
    March 4, 2025
    We caught up with Alison Henderson, the Chief Executive Officer of Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce. Alison is an Employer Representative Member of Highland RFCA’s Southern Area Committee. Dundee & Angus Chamber is an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award holder in the HRFCA-area. The Chamber first signed the Armed Forces Covenant in

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      Royal Marines
      Army Reserves
      Royal Air Force

      Cadets

      Sea Cadets
      Army Cadets
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      Combined Cadet Force