The MoD, the Armed Forces and The Trust
In 1994, the MoD, the Armed Forces and The
Prince's Trust decided to work together. Our partnership was
formalised in February 2005.
Over the last 12 years, the MoD & Armed Forces combined have
provided over 1,400 temporary team leader secondments to The Trust
across the UK. This partnership has been a huge and lasting
success, helping thousands of disadvantaged young people to
transform their lives.
"Not only do military staff gain key skills such as
leadership, communication and team-building, but the many young
people on the programme are also given opportunities to gain
valuable life skills and achieve their own personal and social
development."
- Major General Simon Lalor TD,
Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Cadets and Reserves)
Latest news
Tue, Dec, 7 2010
Robert Gilmour from Glasgow won a dream flight on a Grob 115 Tutor plane after his success on The Prince's Trust 12 week Team programme.
Tue, Aug, 3 2010
Jodie Connell celebrated her 18th birthday in style - learning to fly a Grob Tutor aircraft with the Royal Air Force.
Wed, Jul, 28 2010
Leicester’s Army Recruiting Officers have played a part in the Prince’s Trust Team programmes delivered by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Thu, Jun, 24 2010
The Swansea Team had the rare opportunity of combining their Team Programme with a visit to HMS Severn.
Wed, Jun, 16 2010
Leading Seaman Sean Jarvie spoke about his experiences as both a member and leader of The Trust's Team Programme to an audience including HRH The Prince of Wales.
Wed, Apr, 1 2009
14 young people from The Trust Cymru Llanelli Team travelled to Castle Martin in Carmarthenshire to take part in training with Second Royal Tank Regiment.
Thu, Dec, 11 2008
Fundraisers from Plymouth have crawled through tunnels, scaled heights and waded through water at HMS Raleigh to raise money for the Prince's Trust.
How our partnership works
The MOD and the Armed Forces provide leadership and advisory
secondments to The Trust's various programmes, adding great value
in the development of life skills for everyone involved:
- Leadership secondments focus on the highly successful Team
programme - a 12 week personal development course that over 8,000
16-25 year olds take part in every year. Team operates from
over 307 locations using 103 delivery partners nationally.
- Advisory secondments are tailored to a specific Trust and MOD/
Department/ Service unit need. These involve a longer, but
part-time commitment from personnel and material support.
- MoD and Armed Forces personnel who complete the Trust's
training can work towards nationally recognised teaching
qualifications and gain invaluable experience working with young
people who face considerable barriers in life.
Our leaders and advisors
MoD and Armed Forces personnel currently serving as Team
Leaders, Assistant Team Leaders and Employed Participants across
the UK include:
- WO Mark Mason, Prince’s Trust Coordinator,
RAF Digby
- Sgt Chris Talbot, RAF, Redcar, TL
- LCpl Jack Gooding, Army, Bristol, TL
- SAC Ceinwen Roberts, RAF, Sleaford, ATL
- Sgt Sarah Tompkins-Le, RAF, Blackpool,
ATL
- SSgt Lee Stennett, Army, Bath, ATL
- LOGS Chris Wood, RN, Solihull, ATL
- AB Charlotte Flowers, RN, Hull, ATL
- Sgt James Moore, RAF, Lincoln, ATL
- Sapper Allan Cavanagh, Army, Woodbridge,
ATL
- Sgt Lee McDonald, RAF, Edinburgh, ATL
- Cpl Julian Harris, Army, Neath, ATL