CADET HORIZONSCreating Opportunities Through Adventure
Creating Opportunities Through Adventure
Cadet Horizons turns authentic adventure into awareness, partnership and practical opportunity for young people.
Why we exist
Cadet Horizons exists to create meaningful opportunities for young people who may otherwise miss them.
Mountains, waterways, trails and demanding environments give us a credible platform. They attract attention, reveal character and create stories worth sharing. We use that platform to build support that reaches beyond the people undertaking the challenge.
02 · The Cadet Horizons model
The Forged Series and International Missions both serve the same long-term vision, but they have different roles and completely separate support routes.
UK-based, multi-discipline adventure events created to raise charitable donations for the Cadet Opportunity Grant.
Public donations → Cadet Opportunity Grant → held and managed independently by ACCT UK
Expeditions that inspire, raise awareness, tell stories, build partnerships and grow the reach of Cadet Horizons.
Supported by Mission Partners and mission-specific GoFundMe campaigns — not by Forged Series donations
03 · The Forged Series
Hiking. Kayaking. Paddleboarding. Cycling. Trail running. Navigation. Winter endurance. Multi-day and team challenges. The discipline changes; the destination does not.
Held and managed independently by Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK), supporting access to approved activities, expeditions and equipment.
The Forged Series does not fund International Missions.
04 · International Missions
International Missions demonstrate the values behind Cadet Horizons through credible, carefully prepared expeditions. They create stories, media and partnership opportunities that extend the organisation's reach.
Corporate, equipment, technology, service, accommodation and transport support.
International Missions do not receive charitable donations intended for the Cadet Opportunity Grant.
05 · Interactive Mission Map
Explore the founder expedition record, First Horizon and future ambitions across mountain and water environments.
This map shows the wider expedition programme. Live Garmin inReach positions appear in Mission Control during an active event or mission.
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06 · Mission Control
Every Forged Series event and every International Mission has a dedicated public operations page, with live Garmin inReach tracking, mission status, countdown, route information, progress, field updates and the correct support route.
07 · Mission Partners
Cadet Horizons works with organisations that can strengthen safety, capability, reach and impact through funding, equipment, technology, logistics, transport, accommodation and professional services.
Strategic support aligned to a specific mission or the wider programme.
Mission-critical kit tested in authentic conditions and credited honestly.
Tracking, navigation, media and field communications that keep people connected.
08 · Meet the founders
Jeremy Pitman and Alan Etherton deliver the missions, build the partnerships and keep Cadet Horizons anchored to the purpose it was created to serve.
Jeremy Pitman · Founder
From Army Cadet to operational Army Reserve service and senior cadet leadership, Jeremy's experience is the reason Cadet Horizons exists.
Alan Etherton · Co-Founder
Alan brings credible experience across mountains and waterways, grounded in teamwork, preparation and authentic challenge.
09 · Support Cadet Horizons
Donate through a Forged event to support the Cadet Opportunity Grant. Back a specific International Mission. Or become a Mission Partner and contribute capability.