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How to set a reserves policy for your charity and report on its reserves in your trustees’ annual report.
Guidance for recruiters on appointing candidates from a reserve list, and managing reserve list expiry.
Annual statistics on the strength of UK reserve forces, including regular and volunteer reserves.
You can reserve books and other items such as DVDs at your local library - contact your council for more information
We’re responsible for hearing appeals from: UK reserve forces personnel who want to challenge a decision to turn down their request for exemption from service employers of reservists who want to challenge a decision to turn down their request for...
Links to information about to the Army Reserve, Royal Naval Reserves, Royal Air Force (RAF) Reserves, Special Forces (Reserves), Cyber Reserves, Medical Reserves and departmental reserve champions
We give advice and assistance to the Defence Council, and to the army, navy and air force on matters that concern reserves and cadets. Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA) works with the Ministry of Defence .
A vision of a greater, more integral role for the Reserve Forces within the UK’s future defence and security capability is set out in a report which follows a wide-ranging review.
Find out more about the reserves, where they are, who manages them and what special features or opportunities they offer.
For medical professionals, the Medical Reserves offer an exciting opportunity to do more with your professional skills. Follow the links below to find out more.
Find out what charity reserves are and how to develop and report on a charity's reserves policy.
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