News & Events

We are delighted to share the wonderful news that David Atkin, Centre Manager of Military Preparation College Battersea has been nominated for the “Role Model of the Year” English Veterans Awards 2020. David Atkins comments on finalist news We do the job we do because of our passion to help, motivate and educate our Learners,...

We are delighted to share the wonderful news that MPCT is one of the finalist’s for “Employer of the Year” at the Welsh Veteran’s Awards 2020 Employing veterans has been key to the success of MPCT, they are familiar with military style training and have high standards and values that are deep rooted from their...

We am delighted to report that we have raised (with Gift Aid) £12,981.05 for the NHS Charity. NHS Charities Together have written to MPCT to thank us for our outstanding fundraising efforts and the dedication shown by all of those who participated in the MPCT NHS Race Across the World Fundraiser. Thank you again, for...

Eid Mubarak! The second Eid in the Islamic calendar is here, meaning prayers and festivities for families across the UK and around the world. Eid al-Adha – ‘festival of the sacrifice’ – is also known as Eid ul Adha, Greater Eid, Bakra Eid, Qurbani Eid and other names, depending on location and tradition. MPCT want...

Our Charity The Motivation and Learning Trust has now registered with the Big Give Christmas Challenge to raise funds for 84 Learners and Staff to go on a 4 Day Educational Tour to visit the Battlefields of Normandy in May of 2021. We are hoping to raise a total of £25,000 by gaining £6,250 in...

Every July, Samaritans organises a campaign called “Talk To Us” to raise awareness of the services the organisation provides within local communities and to highlight that they are available to help “for anyone who needs someone to listen, 24/7, without judgement or pressure”. In the month, on 24 July, 24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day takes place...

A GROUP of inspiring athletes who have all triumphed in the face of adversity are giving their support to more than 1000 of our young people taking part in a virtual Olympic Games this month (July). And in a bid to keep its students motivated during the current COVID-19 crisis, the colleges are set to...

On Thursday 2nd July 2020, MPCT were kindly invited to ITC Catterick to meet the new GOC ARITC Major General Chris Bell CBE as part of his first visit to the Infantry Training Centre.  Six MPCT Learners from MPCT Bishop Auckland, Teesside and Nottingham were invited to speak with the General on Microsoft teams as...

Today we celebrate Reserves Day, as part of our week long observance of Armed Forces Week 2020 Reservists balance civilian life with their military career, giving up their spare time to serve in our Armed Forces. We are very proud of the reservists on our team; we place real value in the knowledge, skills and...