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)
Nov 2009
Students on Stockton Riverside College Team programme enjoyed a unique experience delivered by the Royal Marines.
Nov 2009
Sapper John Ford spent 15 weeks seconded to The Prince’s Trust working with young people – an opportunity which cultivated the skills John needed to progress within the Army.
Aug 2009
Carl Parker and Barrie Bryson got more than a certificate by attending the Prince’s Trust Team Programme, a surprise day out at RAF Leeming.
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 on every year. Team operates from over
307 locations using 103 delivery partners nationally. Read
more
- 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 Project Coordinator, RAF
Digby
- Haroon Majid, Assistant Team Leader, Rochester
- Wing Commander Jules Eaton, Team Leader, Bristol
- Private David Teleyko, Assistant Team Leader, Barnsley
- Katriona Gillespie, Team Leader, Edinburgh