Equipping young people for the world today

The world moves so fast today, and the change can be exhilarating and life-opening, but also terrifying, especially for young people with less back-up at home.

Opportunities are there, but standing out from everyone else chasing them means having the very things that makes meeting any sea cadet memorable, even at the young age of 15 or 16.

Confidence. Composure. Resilience. Knowing how to listen, speak and present yourself in new situations. Leadership. Motivation. Organisation. Bounce.

Supporting teenagers who are struggling

Sea Cadets can give so much to young people struggling. The widening gap between rich and poor is seeing huge numbers of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds being shut out of opportunities because they cost too much. And 1 in 5 teenagers are now experiencing mental health problems like anxiety and clinical depression.

What you can help a teenager become at Sea Cadets

Confidence

Feeling more in charge of themselves

A leader people want to follow

Comfy speaking to anyone

Brilliant team player

Skilled

Someone with positive habits and thinking

Adaptable

Motivated

How Sea Cadets helps longer term

School gets better

Getting that job gets easier

Challenges are overcome

Young people become known for the right reasons