A BURY-based organisation which prepares young people for life in the armed forces has completed a prestigious accreditation with flying colours.

Military Standard Training (MST), based in Marsden Street, has been awarded the Matrix Quality Standard ­— an internationally recognised quality framework recognising groups that support people in their careers, learning and goals.

In the audit report the organisation was praised for "tangible passion displayed by all staff to help learners”, adding that “ students felt supported by staff who are always visible, accessible and willing to take time to discuss issues”.

MST further recently received a £200,000 investment to expand its premises and provision of training programmes, and help more young people.