# Peterhead Unit (No 269) of the Sea Cadet Corps

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC023599
- **Known as:** TS Caledonia
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** Jan. 1, 1902
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC023599


## Contact

- **Address:** 32 Brucklay Court, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
- **Postcode:** AB42 2UF
- **Website:** www.sea-cadets.org/peterhead



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;

**What the charity does:** THE SEA CADETS OFFERS YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 18 THE CHANCE TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN BOATING AS WELL AS OTHER LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS FIRST AID, COOKING, ENGINEERING ETC WHICH MAY BENFIT THEM IN THEIR LATER LIFE.  CADETS LEARN DISCIPLINE AND SELF WORTH AND CAN PARTAKE IN SEA VOYAGES WHICH BROADEN THEIR LIVES.  THE UNIT COMMITTEE FUNDRAISES BY UNDERTAKING VARIOUS EVENTS, EG  BINGO TEAS AND CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY. THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF PETERHEAD ARE GREAT SUPPORTERS OF THE SEA CADETS.   WE ALSO APPLY FOR GRANTS FROM COMPANIES TO ENABLE US TO PURCHASE ITEMS TO ENHANCE THE CADET EXPERIENCE.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;Children or young people&#x27;

**Objectives:** 2.1 The charitable purpose of the Unit (the Purpose) is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society &amp; Sea Cadets  (MSSC).    In furtherance of the Purpose, the Unit may:   a.	offer young people a structured environment in which to develop. b.	provide access to education and training including (but not restricted to): sailing (inshore and offshore), paddle sports, power boating, seamanship, navigation, marine engineering, cooking, music, first aid, drill, piping, and public service. c.	provide opportunities for young people to obtain a range of qualifications. and d.	provide opportunities for community involvement.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Aberdeenshire
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area







