Through a series of fundraising events, we want to raise £10,000 to help Rhondda Sea Cadets purchase a new minibus - ensuring young people can access weekly sessions, training and life changing opportunities.

Why is a minibus so important for the unit?

Transport is a real barrier. Volunteers spend more than two hours each drill night driving cadets across the valleys. Without that service, at least 10 young people wouldn’t be able to attend regularly.

Together, we can drive change.

Rhondda Sea Cadets

Rhondda Sea Cadets gives young people in one of the UK’s most deprived areas a safe place to belong, learn, and grow. Some cadets are in foster care or come from challenging home environments. For them, the unit provides structure, mentorship, and a space to develop confidence.

We are raising funds as part of our Road to £10k campaign, and this page will remain live until we reach our fundraising target of £10,000.

Throughout the year, we will be undertaking a variety of fundraising activities to generate much‑needed funds in support of Rhondda Sea Cadets. These activities are designed not only to raise money, but also to raise awareness of the vital work the unit carries out for young people in the community.

Please continue to check back regularly, as we will be sharing updates, stories and progress from each event along the way.

Saturday 16th May

10k Walk to Rhondda Sea Cadets

We will be launching our fundraising journey with a 10km walk in South Wales, finishing at the Rhondda Sea Cadets centre. Members of the CVA Committee, along with their families, will be taking part to mark the start of this campaign and show their support for the unit.

Saturday 6th June

D‑Day Memorial Walk

On Saturday 6th June, colleagues and members of the CVA will take part in the D‑Day Memorial Walk, raising funds for Rhondda Sea Cadets. The walk will begin at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver‑sur‑Mer and follow the historic Gold, Juno and Sword Beaches, concluding at Pegasus Bridge. This powerful route honours the courage and sacrifice of those involved in D‑Day — a defining moment in history that helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today.