News & Events

Navy officers and ratings have passed out together side-by-side yesterday, for the first time in history, at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. Among those passing out was former MPCT Cardiff Learner, Cerys Davies. Traditionally, the nine-week transformation from civilian to sailor takes place at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint, but with a surge in interest...

On Wednesday 12th August 2020, Motivational Preparation College for Training hosted a VIP visit from Maj Gen CJ Bell CBE GOC ARITC . Forget the two metre rule, there was far more distance between MPCT Learners and their latest VIP’s when we hosted a ‘virtual VIP visit’ from Maj Gen CJ Bell CBE GOC ARITC,...

We are delighted to announce that Major General Paul Anthony Edward Nanson CB CBE, has kindly agreed to become our Patron at MPCT. Major General Nanson comments Many thanks for the opportunity to be a Patron to the Motivational Preparation College for Training.  It is a huge privilege and a responsibility I will not take lightly.  As I...

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...