Uttoxeter Racecourse is the latest business to support the Staffordshire Police Cadets in their bid to fund their own unit.

The generous Wood Lane course bosses have donated 50 tickets to the BBQ Family Fun Raceday and a voucher for a table in the 1907 restaurant.

Staffordshire Police Cadets have been busy raffling the tickets to raise funds for the cadet units.

The event, which takes place on 30 July, will include a great British BBQ and family entertainment including a Burton Albion shoot out, Wildlife displays, assault courses and inflatables.

Uttoxeter Racecourse has also invited the cadets to attend the Beer Festival Raceday on Saturday 18 November to promote the cadet programme and do a collection to raise funds for new units.

In return, the cadets will offer to help out in any way they can at future race days.

Staffordshire's deputy police and crime commissioner, Sue Arnold, said: ‘This is wonderful news for the ongoing success of the cadets in Staffordshire and I would like to say a big thank you to Uttoxeter Racecourse for their generosity.

‘The money we raise from raffling the BBQ Family Fun Day tickets, the table for four in the 1907 restaurant and the collection day will allow us to plan activities and training for the cadets.

"This will help the scheme to be as effective as possible, and allow more and more young people the opportunity to become a cadet.’

David MacDonald, CEO of Uttoxeter Racecourse, said: ‘Uttoxeter Racecourse is proud to support Staffordshire Police Cadets.

"Their work is providing the youth of the county with skills they will need in future years.

‘It is humbling to hear stories of youngster’s lives being transformed since joining the cadets, getting themselves back on track and giving them a new found confidence and a purpose.”

The Staffordshire Police Cadet Service was launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis in 2013 to "strengthen links between the police and young people and promote good citizenship".

Seven units have been launched so far, including one in Burton.

The cadets work towards nationally-recognised qualifications including team-working and citizenship.

A spokesman for the commissioner's office said: "Many of the Cadets have found that through the scheme they are becoming not only more confident and outgoing, but that they are also benefiting both socially and academically, all while helping to build links between the police and young people.

"Businesses are invited to become Patrons or Sponsors to help fund uniforms and equipment for the Cadets. In return for becoming a Patron, businesses’ contributions are recognised through publicity, a framed certificate and other opportunities."

More information is available online at www.staffordshire-pcc.gov.uk/police-cadets