Unit Management Committee

The Unit Management Committee (UMC) is the civilian section of the Unit.  It takes care of the financial, legal and day-to-day running of things.  The UMC is responsible for buildings, insurance, maintenance, public relations and the recruitment of staff and cadets.  The UMC has very little direct contact with the cadets but often helps out wherever possible.  The Chairman of the UMC is responsible for the Unit as a whole.

The UMC meet for regular meetings, normally on the last Thursday of every month. This meeting can be open to all parents to attend as circumstances dictate.

An annual general meeting is held in late April or early May. ALL parents and friends are particularly asked to attend this meeting.

Financing the Unit

The Ministry of Defence (Navy) provide an issue of uniform free of charge (excluding boots, shoes and berets), and National and Local courses for Cadets. Apart from this the Unit is almost entirely self-supporting. The UMC is a registered charity and rely heavily on the goodwill (and sometimes - work) of parents and supporters, (unfortunately there never seems to be enough of either) in order to provide a happy and instructive environment for the Cadets.

For this reason, the involvement of parents in the day to day affairs of the Unit is not only requested, but also very welcome indeed. Please come along to the Committee meetings (as mentioned above), and lend your support. Who knows - you may even enjoy it!