The Rotary Club of Lichfield St Chad has become the latest to step up to support Staffordshire’s Police Cadet Service by becoming a patron for the fourth year in a row.
President David Stainsby has committed £5,000 to the cadets each year, which will help to expand the scheme so that every young person across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent has the chance to become a cadet.
There are now 10 successful units across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, with demand for more in the future.
The Staffordshire Police Cadets – a uniformed and disciplined service for Staffordshire youngsters aged between 13 and 17 – aims to strengthen links between the police and young people, and promote good citizenship. They’re not training to be police officers, but are learning the skills they need for the future.
Deputy Staffordshire Commissioner, Sue Arnold, who oversees the cadets on behalf of the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office, said: ‘The cadets are a springboard for youngsters to learn leadership skills, gain confidence and develop a sense of enhanced civic pride. I’ve been delighted to oversee this initiative, which is about engaging young people, some from challenging backgrounds, through a vibrant and positive programme.’
‘The Rotary Club of Lichfield St Chad is a charity, and like most charities, the pandemic has had a huge impact on their ability to fundraise – one of their biggest activities is Cars in the Park, which was unable to go ahead this year. I am extremely grateful for their continuing support of the cadets during these very difficult and uncertain times.’
President of the Rotary Club of Lichfield St Chad, David Stainsby said: ‘I am proud to present a cheque, on behalf of Lichfield St Chad Rotary, in support of the Police Cadets. This is a charity we have been closely involved with since its inception and have worked with at our events in Lichfield. Police Cadets reflect what Rotary does in the community.’
Find out more about the cadets and the patronage scheme.
