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October 7, 2026

South & East Midlands Wing deliver adventure across the region

Volunteers from South & East Midlands Wing secured a grant to purchase 12 mountain bikes and supporting equipment, enabling almost 100 cadets to achieve their MIAS "1st Gear" award, and take part in adventure training expeditions.
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September 23, 2026

Three new grant windows open 1 Oct 26

On 1 Oct 26, application windows for three grant programmes will open: Core Grant, Development Grant and Immersive Technology Grant Phase 2.
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September 14, 2026

Beacon cyber security incident

Beacon CRM has completed its investigation into the July 2026 cyber security incident. Read the latest update on the findings, actions taken and the Air Cadet Charity's response.
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July 16, 2026

Jess Gilbert receives prestigious Air League award

Jess Gilbert, Director of the Air Cadet Charity, has received The Air League’s Jeffrey Quill Medal for her work inspiring young people and expanding access to aviation opportunities. She highlighted the charity’s work in creating life-changing opportunities for young people across the UK.
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June 11, 2026

Charity funding powers robotics project at 2248 (Rutland) Squadron

A grant from the Air Cadet Charity has enabled 2248 (Rutland) Squadron to launch a robotics programme, giving cadets hands-on STEM experience with 15 VEX IQ kits. The project will soon expand into coding and advanced robotics, with a syllabus planned for wider rollout across the Wing later this year.
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May 22, 2026

Adventure Training Equipment Grant

The Air Cadet Charity is launching a new Adventure Training Equipment Grant on 29 May 2026 to help RAF Air Cadet units buy shared outdoor activity kit. The funding aims to reduce financial barriers and give more cadets access to adventure training opportunities.