Colonel Simon Banks-Cooper is the Honorary Colonel of the Humberside & South Yorkshire ACF. Advocating its role, contribution & benefit to business & society.
The East Riding of Yorkshire
Joined August 2018
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Will Lloyd’s Financial Times essay asks how prepared Britain is for serious disruption. He ends with an observation that resonated with me: people are willing to help one another.
That question is at the heart of my response.
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We have heard a lot about devolution recently, and perhaps there is a great deal more to come. Is this an opportunity to embed further the societal and economic value of our Cadet Forces?
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I have brought together my writing on young people, cadets, resilience, leadership and their wider value to society under a new title: The Resilience Dividend.
There are already 12 articles in the archive, with more to follow. Free to subscribe.
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That is surely what resilience is. Not the absence of difficulty, but the ability to deal with it when it comes and in increasingly uncertain world. linkedin.com/pulse/resilienc…
Perhaps the true measure of a society is not simply whether it values volunteering, but whether it understands the difference between benefiting from goodwill and depending upon it. Those are not the same thing.
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Recognising achievement & success makes this role a true privilege.
Winners - Cadet Business & Enterprise Study Weekend
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When news brings joy.
Here at @YSJBusiness for our 3rd Cadet Business & Enterprise cse and meeting the Under Grad Ambassadors inc Freyjah Hawley-Kirkby, former @hsyacf1 Cadet & prize winner on our 1st event - her intro to Uni & she was able to use the accreditation too
Fabulous
“Never post on social media when drunk or angry” is generally good advice.
Whilst I am certainly sober...
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CFAV’s - there is still time to book cadets on to the Tri-Service Business & Enterprise Study weekend 4/5 July run by the fabulous Business School at @YSJBusiness at @YorkStJohn.
Speakers include ex cadets now established in business & a Dragons Den competition with cash prizes.
Cadet Forces may now represent society’s most regular interaction with military values & ethos.
This article does not argue for easy answers or change, but it does ask whether our institutions have fully recognised what the Cadet movement has become.
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There is no other word for it than shameful.
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This year’s opportunity for employers, trainers, and educators to meet @hsyacf1.
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I could go on (and I frequently do) But as is often the case, a picture paints a thousand words. ⬇️ linkedin.com/posts/simon-ban…
Enabling cadets to capitalise on their cadet experience, by converting it into lifelong employment advantage.
Difficult to think of a better way to spend a Saturday.
Hundreds of cadets. Big career choices.
A York careers fair showcased opportunities in the Armed Forces, Police and Fire Service — with organisers clear it was "unashamedly" about recruitments🔗⬇️
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Do please take a moment to watch this excellent summary of Saturday’s Cadet Careers Fair.
Events like this do far more than raise awareness. They enable cadets to capitalise on their cadet experience by converting it into a genuine, lifelong employment advantage.
What an outstanding success at our 2026 Cadet Careers Fair 🚀
Thank you to the over 300 cadets, 55 fantastic employers, CFAVs who made this happen, hosting venue @york_college and our very special guests! Don’t just take our word...have a watch 👀
Enabling cadets to capitalise on their cadet experience, by converting it into lifelong employment advantage.
Difficult to think of a better way to spend a Saturday.
Wow, what an incredible day yesterday at the fourth annual Cadet Careers Fair at @york_college 🙌
A huge thank you to who showed up with such enthusiasm, sharing opportunities and inspiring our cadets.
We are already looking forward to welcoming you in 2027!
Stay tuned 📣
Cadets bring more than qualifications, they bring leadership, resilience and real-world readiness.
The 4th Yorkshire Cadet Careers Fair will connect cadets with industry to build skills pipelines and strengthen the region’s defence and industrial base. rfca-yorkshire.org.uk/cadets…
Whenever I read stories such as this one, I am reminded of the many life changing and societal enhancing impact the Army Cadet Force delivers.
Hero teenager saves child's life at Glasgow train station after hearing mum's cries - Daily Record dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scott…
Honoured to have welcomed former Cadet Sgt Major Deyvika Maxted back to camp to receive the prestigious League of Mercy Award for Distinguished Service. The cadet experience helps young people realise their full potential, and Deyvika exemplifies this in every way.
For the trained eye, the glimpse of ecclesiastical purple and an open bag of Haribo are tell-tale signs from 100 metres.
The question is: what is driving this renewed interest in faith and spiritual reflection among cadets?
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