As part of our core values we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to support Pride Month and share stories from LGBTQ+ cadets across the Sea Cadets Corps. Thanks to Able Cadet Allen and volunteer PO Ollie Hain for sharing their story. Everyone is welcome at Sea Cadets regardless of LGBTQ+ status or gender identity.

"I joined Nottingham Sea Cadets in 2016 as a junior. I’ve had many amazing experiences as a cadet, if I could choose a highlight it would be training for the Eastern Area drill competition.

Ever since coming out to cadets in 2018, I have not been treated any different. I’ve always felt accepted. Cadets share something like a family bond no matter what; and being very supportive, it gave me such confidence to be who I am and come out at school as well.

If someone identifies as LGBTQ+ and is wanting to join Sea Cadets I would highly recommend it. Joining is truly life changing. The environment the volunteers and cadets create couldn't be more amazing. Being part of the Sea Cadets always made me feel proud."

 ABLE CADET ALLEN, 16, NOTTINGHAM SEA CADETS, TS ORION.

"I joined Parkstone Sea Cadets back in 2012 as a cadet and I have stayed as a volunteer.

Since coming out to my unit I feel that it's made me better as a volunteer and everyone respects me, no matter what.

If I did not follow the Sea Cadet Corps values in everyday life I feel that coming out as pansexual may not have happened, honesty to myself has become a big part of me.

Being part of Sea cadets also supported me with my autism by giving me more time to complete my training to progress through the ranks, my unit knows me very well so I feel part of the team.    

Sea Cadets is for everyone. No matter your race your religion or sexuality it's like one big family and has helped me to become a better man, I am proud to wear my uniform."

VOLUNTEER (PO) SCC OLLIE HAIN, PARKSTONE SEA CADETS