Thank you for visiting our profile page on MyDonate.As an independent charity, but part of the oldest natutical youth charity, your support is vital to us. We rely on the goodwill of our local community and businesses for financial support.The aim of Chippenham Sea Cadets is to inspire young people through nautical adventure and challenge to help give them a head start in life.The unit which is based by the river provides a place for children to attend 2 parade nights per week as well as a range of activities taking place on weekends and during school holidays. Cadets have the opportunity to learn a variety of new skills both on and off the water leading to a number nationally recognized qualifications. In addition to the formal training provided by the unit, there are many opportunities for cadets to develop important life skills including self-discipline, team work, leadership and resilience. Most importantly sea cadets provides an opportunity for young people to spend time outdoors, make friends and have fun. Please donate to support our cause.Chippenham Sea Cadets is a charity for youth development and lifelong learning. The unit is formed solely by volunteers in local community and is a self-supporting, local youth organisation and an independent charity.The cadets are involved in lots of fundraising to maintain and improve their Unit, their fundraising calendar this year includes:Bag PackingEaster RaffleSummer Fun daySponsored walkTombola at Christmas light switch onBag2schoolInk cartridge recyclingChristmas cardsChristmas shopping eveningEasyfundraisingHelping with car parking at local dog show and Emergency services dayFundraising this year will help to overhaul the toilet and shower block. In schools teachers reported that young people engaged in cadet activity were:- More organised- Had better communication and thinking skills- Have higher attendance* survey by the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton in 2010: The societal impact of cadet forces in community based unitsSource: http://www.sea-cadets.org/seacadets Charity No: 305486
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