Highlights from day 1 of the YOU London Leadership Development Weekend at Trinity School, Croydon.

Highlights from the YOU London Leadership Development Weekend 2025. Over 100 young people from a record 11 organisations came together for two inspiring days at Trinity School, Croydon.

Join the Reserves – Reason #10: No regrets 🎯⏳ 🫡 Serve with pride and purpose. 🌍 Do things your mates will never believe. 💪 Challenge yourself physically and mentally. 🤝 Make lifelong friends and memories. 📈 Grow in confidence and skills.

Join us at our engagement stands during the Lady Mayor's Show! Discover exciting roles and opportunities in the Army, chat with our team, and learn how you can be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts here! #ArmyCareers #LadyMayorsShow

Remembrance is an important moment of the year when we show our support for our Armed Forces. Wearing a poppy and supporting the @PoppyLegion is one way to thank the Armed Forces for the sacrifices they continue to make to protect our freedom.

Proud to host the Defence & Security Lecture by the Secretary of State for Defence at Mansion House. We underlined the City of London's commitment to national security - supporting Reservists, financing supply chains, and the City of London Police fighting cyber-crime.

Join the Cadets – Reason #9: Achieve, excel, and stand out 🎖️🚀 🏅 Earn ranks, badges, and awards 🎯 Build discipline, confidence, and leadership 📈 Rise through the ranks – if you want to 📝 Stand out on college, uni, and job applications 🎤 Lead teams, give orders, run events

Lord Mayors Music Comp 2025 🎵 Massive well done to the 31 cadets who were selected to be part of the region band and take part in the competition. Placing 3rd overall and winning best band. @OCLondonWing @YOULondon1 @GLRFCA @ComdtAC @RegComdtLASER @LondonAirCadets

Looking for a venue in #Blackheath? Our location offers impressive spaces for hire - ideal for corporate events, workshops, filming & unit base.⁠ ⁠It combines historic charm with flexibility to suit any occasion. DM to book your next event! ⁠ #venuehire #venuehirelondon ⁠

Join the Reserves – Reason #9: Get paid to have an adventure 💷🔥 ⛰️ Go on challenging expeditions and exercises. 🏕️ Train hard, and push your limits. 🎯 Learn skills most people never touch. 🧭 Travel, compete, and build friendships.

Join the Cadets – Reason #8: Adventure 🏕️🌄 🧭 Navigate forests, moors, and mountains. 🔥 Cook over open fires and sleep under the stars. 🚣 Try kayaking, climbing, shooting & more. 🎒 Go on camps, expeditions & fieldcraft weekends. ⚡ Boring isn't an option.

A big day for the Battalion today. Two of our Reserve Irish Guards Service Personnel mounted Kings Guard with their Regular counterparts. https://t.co/Ln8LZ2YtQm #camberwell #claphamjunction #kingstonuponthames #hammersmith #irishguards #armyreserve #armyinlondon

📣 | New Vacancy! Applications are invited for the voluntary position of East Midlands Deputy Colonel Cadets (Combined Cadet Force), based out of JMC Centre, Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore. 🕛 | Application deadline: 29th October 📩 | Interested? https://t.co/XGCoEr8wBh

YOU London CIO is looking to recruit a young trustee (aged 18 to 30) from the Boys’ Brigade, Girlguiding, Girls’ Brigade, JLGB, RAFAC, SCC or SJA. Application deadline: Fri 31 Oct

Medium-size #unitbase is available in Kingsbury! *Parking space for 6 filming trucks & 20 cars *Large training hall available for #CrewBase Perfect spot for your next production setup. Call us for rates on 020 7062 6664! #FilmLocation #FilmProduction #ProductionParking

Join the Reserves – Reason #8: Transferable skills 🛠️📋 🎙️ Learn leadership, public speaking, and decision-making. 🕒 Master timekeeping, teamwork, and responsibility. 📋 Gain qualifications in first aid, HGV, comms & more. 💼 Boost your civilian CV – employers notice.

HMS President was delighted to be able to hold a families’ day at Mansion House in September, to thank our nearest and dearest for supporting us through our service in the @RNReserve. A fantastic time was had by all! With thanks to @GLRFCA and @RNRMC for their support 🫡⚓️🫖🧁

Congratulations to Mars on signing the #ArmedForcesCovenant — pledging support to serving personnel, #veterans & families. The ceremony took place at Horse Guards, with Lt Col Tom Spencer-Smith as Defence co-signatory. 👉 Full story here: https://t.co/VXLkcRAIZC

Join the Cadets – Reason #7: A place without discrimination 🌈🤝 🌍 All backgrounds, beliefs, and identities welcome 🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️ Treated equally, judged by effort – not labels 🎖️ Everyone gets the same chance to progress 💬 Safe space to be yourself and speak up

@LSEGplc celebrated their ERS Gold Award at a special Market Close ceremony yesterday. Alongside Defence representatives, the event showcased LSEG's advocacy for the Armed Forces community & their new Veteran Talent Scheme. @DefenceHQ @VeteransGovUK @ForcesEmploy