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Why Fundraising Matters to 2353 Ystrad Mynach Air Cadets Squadron

At 2353 Ystrad Mynach Air Cadets, our mission is to inspire, challenge, and broaden the horizons of today’s cadets - giving them opportunities and experiences that they will carry for life.

To make this happen, fundraising is an essential part of our work, along with on-going recruitment and the both go hand in hand. Alongside our Officer Commanding, our active Civilian Committee (CivCom) is constantly seeking creative and effective ways to raise the funds needed to enhance our current and future cadets’ learning and adventure.

Where Your Donations Go

Every penny raised is deposited into our Squadron’s Non-Public Funds account, which is managed at Squadron level by the Civilian Committee. These funds enable us to pay for vital resources and activities not covered by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) grant, such as:

  • Broadband services (the MOD covers utilities, but not internet access)

  • IT equipment and software

  • STEM kits and educational materials

  • Adventure training kit

  • Subsidised trips and activities

  • And much more — anything that helps give cadets skills, confidence, and unforgettable experiences.

The Funding Reality

It’s a common misconception that the MOD fully funds the Air Cadets. In truth, the MOD provides for:

  • Our building, property, and maintenance

  • Utility bills (excluding broadband)

  • Certain insurances

Everything else - from modern training tools to adventure activities - we must fund ourselves. That’s where your support truly makes a difference.

Our Charity Status

2353 Ystrad Mynach Air Cadets Squadron is an “Excepted” charity (Exception No. W1865/96). This means we enjoy the same benefits and responsibilities as a registered charity and must comply with charity law.

We operate with a Board of Trustees and are regulated and monitored by RAF Air Cadets Headquarters, on behalf of the Charity Commission. This ensures your contributions are handled responsibly, ethically, and with full transparency.

How You Can Help

By supporting our fundraising efforts, you’re investing directly in the development of local young people — helping them to grow in confidence, leadership, and skill through unforgettable opportunities that go far beyond the classroom.

Together, we can give cadets the tools, training, and experiences they deserve.

Make a Direct Donation

If you’d like to help right now, you can make a secure, direct donation to our Squadron through our JustGiving page.

Every contribution, no matter how small, goes straight into funding better equipment, richer training, and more opportunities for our cadets.

💙 Thank you for supporting the next generation of leaders, adventurers, and achievers.

Fundraise for Us

Did you know you can create your own fundraising event and choose 2353 Ystrad Mynach Air Cadets Squadron as your chosen charity? Whether it’s a sponsored walk, bake sale, or a creative challenge, your efforts directly help us provide more opportunities and experiences for our cadets.

Every initiative, big or small, makes a real difference — and we love seeing the innovative ways our supporters help our squadron thrive!

If you decide to choose us for your chosen Charity, get in touch via the Contact Us page, detailing your fundraising event and we will assist in giving your event and campaign as much additional exposure as we can, via articles and updates in our ‘SQN Insight Blog’ and on our Facebook page.