Today, the Ulysses Trust, a UK charity that supports adventurous activities for the Volunteer Reserve and Cadet Forces, announced two significant milestones. With the support of BAE Systems, the Trust’s three-year New Horizons fundraising campaign has exceeded £2 million, enabling more than 3,000 cadet expeditions.
BAE Systems has pledged to provide grants totaling £100,000 over three years, with a donation of £50,000 presented on Armed Forces Day 2023 at the RAF Club in London by BAE Systems’ Sir Andy Pulford to The Ulysses Trust Chair, AVM Nick Kurth. This donation emphasizes BAE Systems’ commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, The Ulysses Trust, and the nation’s cadets.
The Ulysses Trust, which was established in 1992, is dedicated to giving cadets from disadvantaged backgrounds a chance to develop vital skills such as leadership, confidence, teamwork, initiative, self-discipline, and judgment.
Sir Andy Pulford, from BAE Systems, said, “BAE Systems is extremely proud of its relationship with the Ulysses Trust and is delighted to be able to continue supporting, through the Trust, the important work of the cadet and reserve forces organisations in the United Kingdom.”
AVM Nick Kurth CBE FRGS, The Ulysses Trusts’ Chair, commented, “I am delighted that this important partnership between BAE Systems and The Ulysses Trust continues; it will provide much needed assistance to the UK’s young people at a time when things are very difficult for a number of households. The Trust wants to be in a position such that these life changing opportunities are not denied to individuals on grounds of cost.”
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ulysses Trust has awarded grants to 74 expeditions in the UK and overseas, benefiting 2,141 cadets. Despite the pandemic, the Trust has made significant progress towards its target of £2.5 million for cadet expeditions with help from donors such as BAE Systems.
Cadet L Cpl Nicola Chumber from Pioneer Academy CCF, who went on an expedition to Snowdonia in 2022 supported by The Ulysses Trust, said, “I have learnt not to be afraid of trying new things and to challenge myself further. I went out of my comfort zone and did things that I thought I would never do… I have gained skills such as self-commitment, confidence, willingness to try new things, taking risks, taking on different challenges and greater responsibility.”
The Ulysses Trust is welcoming applications from cadet, reservist and university officer units seeking financial assistance for their own expeditions, as well as donations to help support others to benefit from these life-changing experiences.
Today, the Ulysses Trust, a charity that supports adventurous activities for the UK’s Volunteer Reserve and Cadet Forces, has crossed two significant milestones. With renewed support from BAE Systems, the Trust’s three-year New Horizons fundraising campaign has reached the £2 million threshold, enabling more than 3,000 cadet expeditions.
BAE Systems has pledged to provide grants totaling £100,000 over three years, with a donation of £50,000 presented to The Ulysses Trust Chair, AVM Nick Kurth, on Armed Forces Day 2023 at the RAF Club in London. This donation highlights BAE Systems’ ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, The Ulysses Trust, and the nation’s cadets.
Since its establishment in 1992, The Ulysses Trust has been dedicated to giving cadets from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to develop leadership, confidence, teamwork, initiative, self-discipline, and judgment.
Sir Andy Pulford, from BAE Systems, said, “BAE Systems is extremely proud of its relationship with the Ulysses Trust and is delighted to be able to continue supporting, through the Trust, the important work of the cadet and reserve forces organisations in the United Kingdom.”
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ulysses Trust has awarded grants to 74 expeditions in the UK and overseas, benefiting 2,141 cadets. Despite the difficulties posed by the pandemic, the Trust has made significant progress towards its target of £2.5 million for cadet expeditions with help from donors such as BAE Systems.
Cadet L Cpl Nicola Chumber from Pioneer Academy CCF, who went on an expedition to Snowdonia in 2022 supported by The Ulysses Trust, said, “I have learnt not to be afraid of trying new things and to challenge myself further. I went out of my comfort zone and did
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