ATTFE College awarded Royal British Legion Certificate of County Affiliation

The award recognises the college’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community, and its ongoing work with the Royal British Legion across Nottinghamshire.

The Certificate of County Affiliation is awarded to organisations that actively demonstrate support for serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families. It acknowledges meaningful engagement with the Royal British Legion’s mission to ensure those who serve or have served are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity.

The award reflects ATTFE College’s strong alignment with these values and its wider vision of inclusive education, community engagement, and social responsibility.

The College is dedicated to supporting learners from all backgrounds, promoting respect and citizenship, and preparing individuals for positive futures through education and employability.

Based in Sutton in Ashfield and New Ollerton, ATTFE College has worked closely with the Royal British Legion through a range of initiatives, including supporting Remembrance Day activities, raising awareness of Armed Forces issues, and encouraging learners to understand the values of service, resilience, and community contribution.

Commenting on the achievement, Liz Barrett OBE DL, Principal of ATTFE College, said: “We are extremely proud to receive the Royal British Legion Certificate of County Affiliation.

"This recognition reflects our shared values and our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.

"At ATTFE College, we believe education should not only develop skills and careers, but also foster respect, responsibility, and active citizenship. Our relationship with the Royal British Legion plays an important role in that mission.”

The award was recently presented to ATTFE College Principal Liz Barrett OBE DL and Executive Leader Simon Martin MBE by Alex Peace-Gadsby OBE DL, Nottinghamshire Royal British Legion President.

ATTFE College sees the Certificate of County Affiliation as both an honour and a commitment and looks forward to continuing and strengthening its partnership with the Royal British Legion in the years ahead.