Our mission
The Life Cadets is a not-for-profit organisation set up to help young people — particularly marginalised and disadvantaged young people — achieve their potential, better life experiences, and better life outcomes.
The Life Cadets' mission is to partner with young people’s care home, guardian, support and other organisations to create national initiatives/programmes throughout a spectrum of fields of human endeavour, working closely with commercial, industrial, sports, arts, guild, education and special interest groups. Together with the support of our Patrons, Sponsors and Initiative Leaders, we endeavour to open doors to positive experiences and create introductions for young people to an array of potential life pathways/careers.
We help young people to explore their potential, to see possibilities/opportunities, to develop confidence and resilience, and to plan and forge their own individual life pathways. Initially, our focus is on supporting young people in care homes.
We can’t change the past, but we can help improve young people’s chances in life going forward.
What we do
Featured initiatives
Sailing & Marine
Sailing, boating, racing, marine skills and maritime career pathways, from first experiences to professional opportunities.
Motor Engineering
Hands-on exposure to mechanics, electrics, racing, restoration and vehicle technologies.
Hair & Beauty
Introduction to styling, beauty treatments and creative arts, including work in theatre, television and film.
Performing Arts
Music, drama, media, performance, recording, production and creative expression.
Get involved
Become a Patron
Support marginalised young people to discover their potential and create positive life pathways.
Become an Initiative Leader
Help create and lead hands-on initiatives that open doors and change lives.
Become a Sponsor
Partner with The Life Cadets to fund and enable real opportunities for young people.